Windsor and MaidenheadCouncil area
Crime in Windsor and Maidenhead
Recorded crime in Windsor and Maidenhead is 0.7 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has fallen 16%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.
158,943 residents in 89 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
- 6/10Average crime
- Living
- 6.9/10Good
- 5-year change
- −16%fewer crimes
Crime over 5 years
Down 16% in 5 years Recorded crimes in Windsor and Maidenhead, anti-social behaviour left out.
What is recorded
Crime severity: 0.7× the England and Wales average. 61 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.
- Violence and sexual offences: 59% of the harm here
- Burglary: 16% of the harm here
- Other theft: 6% of the harm here
Anti-social behaviour: 8.2 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.
Crime by type
Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.
| Type | Per 1,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 0.4 |
| Burglary | 3.8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21.8 |
| Drugs | 2.6 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.8 |
| Other crime | 1.2 |
| Other theft | 6.1 |
| Theft from the person | 1.2 |
| Vehicle crime | 6.3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5.8 |
| Public order | 5.2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1.8 |
| Shoplifting | 3.5 |
Towns and cities in Windsor and Maidenhead
Postcode districts in Windsor and Maidenhead
Questions about crime in Windsor and Maidenhead
- Is Windsor and Maidenhead a safe place to live?
- Windsor and Maidenhead scores 6 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Is crime going up or down in Windsor and Maidenhead?
- Down 16% over 5 years, from 10,931 recorded crimes a year to 9,188.
- What is the most common crime in Windsor and Maidenhead?
- The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 22 per 1,000 residents a year.