Windsor Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked an unexpected surge in specific crime types within Windsor’s built-up area, with robbery and burglary both doubling compared to the previous month. This sharp increase in targeted crimes contrasts with broader trends of decline in shoplifting and other non-violent offences, raising questions about local factors influencing these shifts. The overall crime rate for the area remained at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 3% below the UK average of 6.7, a figure that highlights Windsor’s generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.6%) and public order offences (9.7%). These figures align with Windsor’s character as a historically significant town with a mix of residential, retail, and tourist spaces, where violent crime may be concentrated in specific high-traffic or nightlife areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the overall decline in certain crime types, though the doubling of robbery cases suggests other dynamics at play. The local crime picture remains complex, with property crimes and violent offences exhibiting divergent trends that require further analysis to understand their root causes.

February 2025 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with robbery and burglary each doubling from the previous month—rising from 0 to 2 and 5 to 10, respectively. This surge in violent and property crimes contrasts with notable declines elsewhere, such as a 57.1% drop in shoplifting (from 35 to 15 incidents) and a 75% reduction in 'other crime' (from 8 to 2 cases). The violence and sexual offences category remained at 2.4 per 1,000, matching the UK average, but its share of total crimes (37.7%) underscored a marked imbalance in the crime mix, with violent crimes outpacing property crimes for the first time in recent months. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell 18% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Windsor’s relatively low levels of public disorder. These shifts suggest that while some areas saw a reduction in routine crime, targeted crimes against individuals and property increased sharply, warranting closer attention from local authorities.

Windsor's overall crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decrease from the previous month’s 7.1 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of winter, when outdoor activity typically declines and public spaces see fewer visitors. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 7 crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a consistent but low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 32,066, this equates to one reported crime for every 155 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a clear snapshot of how frequently residents might encounter crime, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors. The reduction in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month’s figures, suggesting that temporary factors such as weather, school holidays, or local events may have played a role in the shift. However, the persistent presence of certain crime types, such as violence and sexual offences, highlights ongoing challenges in specific areas of the built-up zone.