Maidenhead Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maidenhead’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance reflects a combination of effective local policing and seasonal factors, as the festive period typically sees reduced criminal activity in many areas. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44% of all reported incidents, with rates 18% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives targeting aggression and sexual offences may be yielding positive results. Other theft (9%) and anti-social behaviour (8%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes during holidays—likely contributed to the lower crime rate, as these conditions can deter some forms of criminal activity. However, the area’s proximity to London may explain the relatively high rate of burglary, which remained 7% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of local geography and crime patterns, with Maidenhead’s built-up character and commuter links to London influencing its crime profile. The overall picture illustrates a town that, despite its strategic location, has managed to maintain a crime rate well below national levels through a combination of community engagement and targeted law enforcement efforts.

December 2025 marked a significant reduction in certain crime categories, with robbery incidents plummeting by 80% (from 5 to 1) and vehicle crime declining by 68% (from 25 to 8). These drops may partly reflect the seasonal slowdown in public activity during the Christmas holiday period, when many businesses and homes are closed. Conversely, burglary rose by 30.8% (from 13 to 17), a trend that contrasts with the UK average, where burglary rates are typically lower. This increase could be linked to the area’s proximity to London, where vacant properties during the holidays may attract opportunistic offenders. Possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average. The breakdown shows that violent crimes accounted for 44% of all incidents, with rates 18% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing strategies may be effectively addressing aggression and sexual offences. Residents may find the 80% drop in robbery particularly reassuring, as it indicates a marked improvement in personal safety during the festive season.

Maidenhead's crime rate in December 2025 fell by 21.4% compared to November, dropping from 6.0 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as Christmas shopping and holiday periods often see reduced crime in retail areas. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 10 incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 213 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 64,020, the 300 total crimes represent a manageable burden for local policing resources. The monthly exposure metric suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, with the area’s crime rate remaining 32.9% below national levels. This contrast underscores Maidenhead’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety, particularly in comparison to larger urban centres where crime rates tend to be higher.