Maidenhead Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maidenhead's January 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of localised trends and seasonal influences. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places the town 18.3% below the UK average, a position that reflects its character as a commuter-oriented built-up area with relatively stable residential populations. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34.2% of all reported crimes, saw a 24.1% month-on-month decline—a reduction consistent with the post-holiday lull in public spaces typical of the area. However, this decrease was offset by a sharp 100% rise in robbery cases and an 81% increase in drug-related offences, both of which point to emerging challenges. The town's vehicle crime rate, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remains 71% above the UK average, a figure that may be explained by the high volume of motor traffic associated with Maidenhead's role as a transport node. Seasonal factors, including shorter daylight hours and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to the lower incidence of shoplifting and public order offences, though these categories still fell below UK averages. The data suggests that while Maidenhead generally maintains a safer profile than the national average, targeted efforts may be needed to address the upward trends in specific crime types.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in robbery cases, with three incidents reported compared to zero in December. This spike, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given the typically low base rate in the area. Concurrently, drug-related offences rose by 81%, from 21 to 38 incidents, a trend that exceeds the UK average by 131%. This increase may be linked to the post-holiday period, when transient populations and reduced oversight in certain areas could create conditions conducive to such activity. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 24.1%, a shift that contrasts with the overall UK trend and may reflect the seasonal reduction in public gatherings. Vehicle crime, however, remained a concern, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—71% above the UK average—highlighting the vulnerability of Maidenhead's road network to theft and vandalism.

Maidenhead's overall crime rate in January 2025 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in the area, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours contribute to lower outdoor crime activity. On a daily basis, the town reported approximately 12 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of a commuter hub with mixed urban and residential zones. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 173 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure within the town's population of 64,020. While the overall rate remains 18.3% below the UK average, specific categories such as vehicle crime and drug-related offences show divergent trends compared to national benchmarks, suggesting localised factors may influence these discrepancies.