Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Old Windsor and Wraysbury’s crime rate for March 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.9% below the UK average of 7.8. This marked contrast with the national trend highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, a feature consistent with its status as a semi-rural built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents (13 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.9%, four cases) and other theft (9.7%, three cases). While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the category of violence and sexual offences in the area is 34% below the UK rate (1.8 vs 2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a combination of local factors—such as the area’s historical character, limited nightlife, and proximity to natural landscapes—that may reduce exposure to certain types of violent crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings may contribute to increased social activity in public spaces, which could explain the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences compared to February. However, the rate for this category remains lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s demographic and geographic traits. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also saw lower rates than the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a relatively safe environment despite the upward trend in violent crime.

March 2025 saw a dramatic surge in violence and sexual offences, rising by 160% from February’s five cases to 13, marking the most significant increase in any category. This spike, though still below the UK average for the category, contrasts with the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour (from zero to four cases) and the emergence of robbery as a new category (up 100% from zero to one case). These changes suggest a shift in crime dynamics, possibly linked to the seasonal transition and increased foot traffic in public spaces during longer evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75% (from four to one case), and vehicle crime dropped by 50% (from two to one case), potentially reflecting reduced outdoor activity or improved community vigilance. The category of 'other crime' in the area was 111% above the UK average (0.4 vs 0.2 per 1,000), an anomaly that may require further scrutiny to understand its drivers. For residents, the daily crime count—roughly one incident per day—provides a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety in the context of these fluctuations.

The crime rate in March 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) represents an 82.6% increase compared to February’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this area. With a population of 7,224, the 31 total crimes recorded in March translate to a daily average of one crime per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the volatility of crime patterns in the area. When compared to the UK average, the 4.3 per 1,000 rate for Old Windsor and Wraysbury remains significantly lower, illustrating the area’s distinctiveness as a low-crime locale. However, the 82.6% month-on-month rise suggests that local factors—such as seasonal changes or specific events—may have temporarily influenced crime levels. This increase, though substantial, does not elevate the area’s overall rate above the UK average, reinforcing the broader trend of lower crime rates in this semi-rural setting compared to more densely populated regions.