Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Old Windsor and Wraysbury during November 2025 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total crimes) remain the most common category, followed by drugs (22.9%) and anti-social behaviour (17.1%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where drugs are 307% below the national rate, highlighting a localised spike in drug-related incidents. The area's crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 34.2% lower than the UK average of 7.3, suggesting a combination of community-focused policing and demographic characteristics that may reduce broader crime trends. Seasonal factors in November—such as darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the Black Friday shopping period—likely contribute to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, the prominence of violence and sexual offences may reflect increased social interactions in public spaces during this time, while drug-related crimes could be influenced by heightened economic pressures or local supply chains. The relatively low levels of property crime compared to the UK average may indicate a lower density of commercial or retail spaces, or more effective security measures in existing ones. This balance of crime types illustrates a microcosm of a rural built-up area with limited urban infrastructure but active community engagement that may moderate certain crime trends.

November 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with drugs and criminal damage and arson rising sharply. Drug-related crimes surged by 166.7% month-on-month, increasing from 3 to 8 incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average, which is 307% below this area’s rate. This jump may be linked to seasonal economic pressures or localised distribution networks. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 400%, from 1 to 5 incidents, possibly tied to Bonfire Night activities or unseasonal weather conditions. Conversely, other theft and public order offences both fell by 50%, reflecting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Anti-social behaviour, though remaining the third most common category, was 25% below the UK average, suggesting community or policing efforts that may be effective in curbing such incidents. The area’s violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) is 46% below the UK average for this category, which may indicate a lower incidence of interpersonal conflicts or stronger social cohesion. Residents might find the 50% drop in public order offences particularly notable, as it suggests a reduction in disturbances during November’s darker evenings. These changes underscore the combination of local factors and broader national trends in crime dynamics.

Compared to October 2025, November 2025 saw a 12.6% decline in the overall crime rate, falling from 5.5 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions within the UK, where daily crime exposure remains low. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per 30 days, equating to roughly one crime for every 206 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, though seemingly abstract, provides a tangible measure of risk: a resident has a 1-in-206 chance of being directly affected by a crime in a given month. When contextualised against the local population of 7,224, this statistic highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community where crime appears to be managed through a combination of local policing, community engagement, and environmental factors. The drop in the crime rate also reflects a broader trend in this area, which has consistently maintained a lower-than-average crime profile. However, the surge in drug-related offences raises questions about whether this trend is a temporary anomaly or a more sustained shift requiring targeted interventions. These figures collectively illustrate an area where crime remains generally low but with pockets of activity that demand attention.