Maidenhead Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Maidenhead’s built-up area recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, placing it 27.5% below the UK average of 8.0. This performance reflects a mix of consistent low-level crime and specific spikes in certain categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents, followed closely by public order and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 10% of the total. These figures align with the area’s character as a suburban commuter hub, where retail and leisure spaces may contribute to public disorder. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended daylight hours and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the rise in violence and public order offences, though the overall trend remains one of relative safety. Anti-social behaviour in Maidenhead was 55% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect strong community policing efforts or the area’s lower population density compared to larger urban centres. Meanwhile, bicycle theft stood out as an exception, with rates 150% above the national average, likely tied to the town’s proximity to London and its role as a commuter destination. This contrast highlights how local demographics and infrastructure can shape crime profiles in unexpected ways. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the sharp focus on property-related offences, suggests that Maidenhead’s built-up area maintains a generally secure environment, though targeted interventions may be needed to address specific vulnerabilities like bicycle theft.

May 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents doubling from one to two, and possession of weapons rising by two-thirds. These increases contrast with steep declines in theft from the person, which fell by 72.7%, and other crime, down 70%. The overall crime mix also shifted, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents—higher than the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, bicycle theft in Maidenhead was 150% above the national average, a figure that may reflect the area’s commuter population and high bicycle usage. This anomaly underscores how specific local factors, such as transport infrastructure, can influence crime profiles even within a generally low-risk area. Residents may find the sharp rise in robbery particularly concerning, as it represents a rare but significant increase in violent crime.

Maidenhead's crime rate in May 2023 fell by 8.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 6.4 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may have encouraged community engagement or deterred certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 12 crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to the UK average. When scaled to the local population of 64,020, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 173 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the rarity of crime in Maidenhead, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in robbery—can influence perceptions of safety. The population context further underscores that even with a small number of incidents, individual experiences may vary depending on location and activity patterns within the built-up area.