Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Old Windsor and Wraysbury’s crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2024 is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a long-standing pattern of low crime in this built-up area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.2% of all crimes, with 14 incidents reported, while property crimes made up the remaining 58.8%, split between criminal damage (8.8%), theft (8.8%), and vehicle crime (8.8%). The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday closures, and the festive shopping peak—likely influenced these patterns, with some categories, like violent crime, showing resilience despite the month’s usual spikes. The area’s low crime rate may be attributed to its compact, residential character within the larger Windsor and Maidenhead district, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could contribute to sustained safety. While the rate rose from November’s 3.6 per 1,000, this increase remains within the bounds of typical seasonal fluctuations. The absence of major crimes such as burglary or robbery in the top categories further illustrates the area’s generally secure environment, though the rise in criminal damage and arson suggests a need for targeted interventions during the holiday period.

December 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson incidents tripling from zero to three, a 100% increase. This spike may be linked to seasonal factors, such as empty homes during the holiday season and the festive period’s associated disruptions. Shoplifting and robbery each rose by 100%, with one incident reported for each crime type. Conversely, burglary fell by two-thirds, from three to one incident, a significant decline that could reflect heightened community vigilance or the impact of holiday closures. Possession of weapons remained higher than the UK average, with a 400% surplus, a figure that warrants attention despite its small absolute numbers. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents is 26% below the UK average for this category, highlighting a consistent trend of lower violent crime despite the month-on-month rise.

Old Windsor and Wraysbury’s crime rate rose by 30.8% from 3.6 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2024, marking the first increase in the year. Despite this, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with 33.8% fewer crimes overall. Daily crime figures show one incident reported per day on average, a low rate that reflects the area’s relatively small population of 7,224. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a metric that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the rise in crime is notable, it remains a minor blip in a broader trend of low rates. The increase in specific categories like criminal damage and arson may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the festive period and empty homes during holidays, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the national average, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a low-risk locale.