Old Windsor and Wraysbury Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Old Windsor and Wraysbury in January 2026, accounting for 41.7% of all reported crimes and standing at 1.4 per 1,000 residents. This category, while significantly below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 (44% below), underscores the area’s unique challenges in managing violent crime. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 51.5% below the UK average of 6.8, a gap that reflects broader regional safety trends. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent offences suggests deeper factors at play. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mixed picture: while property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle theft remain below national averages, the elevated rate of weapon possession (329% above the UK average) raises questions about localised issues that may require targeted interventions. This contrast between low overall rates and specific concerns highlights the complexity of the area’s crime profile, shaped by both its rural-urban interface and the seasonal rhythms of a built-up area within a larger administrative region.

January 2026 saw a 200% increase in other theft compared to December, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 60%, from five to two cases, consistent with the post-holiday reduction in traffic and outdoor activity typical of January. The category of possession of weapons recorded a striking 329% above the UK average, highlighting a localised concern that warrants attention. Meanwhile, burglary and drug-related crimes each doubled compared to the previous month, suggesting potential changes in local patterns or reporting practices. For residents, the 51.5% gap between the area’s crime rate and the UK average remains a key point of contrast, illustrating the area’s overall safety compared to national trends.

The crime rate in Old Windsor and Wraysbury dropped by 4.0% in January 2026 compared to December 2025, falling from 3.5 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with the post-holiday lull in activity typical of January, when retail footfall and social gatherings diminish. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in January, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for roughly every 301 residents. Given the population of 7,224, this suggests that the area remains exceptionally low-risk compared to national averages, with only 24 crimes reported over 31 days. For residents, the low frequency of incidents means the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal, though local factors such as seasonal transitions and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to the pattern. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area’s crime profile is markedly safer than the UK average, with a daily crime rate that is a fraction of what is typically observed in larger urban centres.