Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 30 crimes across a population of 7,224, resulting in a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 50% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime burden in this built-up area compared to the national picture. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 36.7% of incidents, followed by vehicle crime and public order offences. Seasonal factors, such as the summer peak in tourism and festivals, likely contribute to the prominence of public order issues and the rise in vehicle-related crimes, as increased foot traffic and temporary mobility may heighten opportunities for such offences. However, the area’s performance in reducing violent crime—remaining 47% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences—suggests effective local strategies or demographic characteristics that limit violent incidents. This could be linked to the area’s relatively small size, strong community cohesion, or the presence of local amenities that deter crime. Conversely, the 52% increase in vehicle crime compared to the UK average indicates a specific challenge, tied to the area’s proximity to major roads or the influx of vehicles during peak summer months. The low rates of anti-social behaviour and burglary—72% and 68% below the UK average, respectively—further highlight the area’s safety profile, though the rise in burglary (from zero to one incident) underscores the need for vigilance. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between low overall crime and targeted vulnerabilities, with seasonal and demographic factors playing a key role in shaping the local crime picture.

July 2024 saw a notable spike in vehicle crime, with a 100% increase from zero to five incidents, the highest category in the breakdown. This rise may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased tourism or temporary vehicle movements during summer events. Conversely, other theft fell by 75% (from four to one), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted opportunities or heightened community vigilance. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 15.4% compared to June, despite remaining 47% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK’s higher rate for the same category indicates a local success in addressing violent crime, possibly linked to community initiatives or effective policing. Vehicle crime, however, outpaced the UK average by 52%, highlighting a specific vulnerability in the area’s infrastructure or transportation networks. The simultaneous 100% increase in drug-related offences—from zero to one—adds complexity, though the small number limits immediate conclusions. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of tracking both rises and falls across categories.

For July 2024, the crime rate in Old Windsor and Wraysbury rose by 11.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.7 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though modest, highlights the fluctuating nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a small built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 241 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents relative to the population size. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, but the increase from June suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime burden is distributed across a compact community, potentially influenced by local demographics and land use. While the absolute numbers remain low, the rise in certain categories—such as vehicle crime—demands attention to underlying factors, including seasonal mobility patterns or temporary increases in vehicle presence.