Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Old Windsor and Wraysbury’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 places it 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national trends, a position consistent with its status as a built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, which combines residential, commuter, and tourist elements. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all crimes reported, followed by other theft (9.1%) and anti-social behaviour (9.1%). These figures suggest a mix of personal safety concerns and minor property-related incidents, though the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average. Seasonal factors may influence this pattern: October, with its darker evenings and Halloween, could contribute to increased reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. The low property crime rate—just 8 incidents, or 36% of total crimes—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may reflect the area’s smaller scale, lower population density, and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. While the data does not provide evidence of major crime trends, the combination of low rates and specific incident types illustrates a community with generally stable conditions, albeit with pockets of concern requiring targeted attention.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns for Old Windsor and Wraysbury, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to September: burglary, other theft, and other crime. This rise, though small in absolute terms (one burglary and one other crime each), may signal emerging trends or reporting inconsistencies. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60% (from five to two incidents), possibly linked to reduced daylight hours deterring opportunistic theft or seasonal changes in vehicle usage. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also dropped by 33.3%, suggesting temporary reductions in disruptive activity. Despite these fluctuations, the area’s violent crime rate—1.3 per 1,000—remains 51% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This gap underscores the area’s safety relative to national standards, though the proportion of violent crimes (40.9% of total) is higher than the UK average, where violent crimes typically account for around 30% of all incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly relevant, as it highlights a rare but significant uptick in property crime. These findings, while limited in scope, offer a snapshot of localized dynamics that warrant further contextual analysis.

In October 2024, Old Windsor and Wraysbury’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.1% decline from September’s 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent trend of stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, illustrates the pace at which incidents occur in a small built-up area. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 328 residents, a statistic that contextualizes the impact of crime on the local population. Given the area’s population of 7,224, this translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per individual, reinforcing the broader finding that Old Windsor and Wraysbury remains significantly safer than the UK average. However, the 1-in-328 figure should be interpreted with caution, as it aggregates all crime types without distinguishing between violent and property-related incidents. When scaled to the area’s size, the crime rate appears even more modest, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where density and economic disparities often drive higher rates. This comparative context suggests that the area’s infrastructure, community cohesion, or local policing strategies may play a role in maintaining low crime levels.