Crime in Boyn Hill: statistics, rates and trends
267 crimes were recorded in Boyn Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boyn Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Boyn Hill
- Types of crime in Boyn Hill
- Boyn Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boyn Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boyn Hill
- Demographics of Boyn Hill
- Questions about crime in Boyn Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (117), anti-social behaviour (35) and public order (24) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Boyn Hill | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 267 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.3 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,629 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boyn Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (347 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (243). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 267 | 40.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 316 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 256 | 38.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 314 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 321 | 48.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 324 | 48.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 347 | 52.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 266 | 40.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 36.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 139 to 117.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 17.6 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 5.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 24 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boyn Hill; the highest is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead (180.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Pinkneys Green (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boyn Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | -4% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -8% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | +2% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +62% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +348% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +38% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | +8% |
| Hurley & Walthams | 309 | 46.0 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Boyn Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Timbers Walk” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Timbers Walk | 21 |
| On or near Hatfield Close | 16 |
| On or near Clare Road | 13 |
| On or near Longleat Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Maple Close | 11 |
| On or near Ilchester Close | 10 |
| On or near Michael Close | 10 |
| On or near Rutland Gate | 10 |
| On or near Bhamra Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Altwood Close | 8 |
Of the 232 crimes in Boyn Hill with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 30.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.6% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Boyn Hill has an estimated population of 6,629 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boyn Hill average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Boyn Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boyn Hill a safe place to live?
Boyn Hill recorded 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,441st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Boyn Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (35).
Is crime in Boyn Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boyn Hill was down 16% on the year before: 267 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boyn Hill?
About 6,629 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boyn Hill?
Boyn Hill is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.