Crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury: statistics, rates and trends
801 crimes were recorded in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- Types of crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- Population and deprivation in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- Questions about crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- About this data
801 crimes were recorded in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 241 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury has the 2,118th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 801 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.7 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,018 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury was highest in the year to July 2021 (945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (690). Over the whole period it rose 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 801 | 72.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 737 | 66.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 710 | 64.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 839 | 76.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 899 | 81.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 945 | 85.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 758 | 68.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 690 | 62.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 733 | 66.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 71 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+41%) and anti-social behaviour (+38%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 21.9 | 0.64 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 12.9 | 0.84 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 7.5 | 1.53 | -9% |
| Other theft | 78 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -5% |
| Public order | 76 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +41% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +15% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +11% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.44 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.77 | -12% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.47 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor | 387 | 53.6 | -26% |
| Eton & Castle | 2,015 | 148.4 | +104% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | -22% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 622 | 68.4 | -6% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 385 | 57.7 | -21% |
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | 272 | 47.6 | -34% |
| Ascot & Sunninghill | 583 | 43.4 | -40% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -46% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horton Road | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 21 |
| On or near Castle Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hall Court | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Lammas Drive | 19 |
| On or near Stanwell Road | 18 |
| On or near Champney Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 35.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 24.7% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury has an estimated population of 11,018. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury a safe place to live?
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury was up 9% on the year before: 801 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 737 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury?
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.