Crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury: statistics, rates and trends
808 crimes were recorded in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- Questions about crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (232), anti-social behaviour (142) and other theft (89) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,088th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 808 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.3 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,018 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury peaked in the year to August 2021 (931 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (711). 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 | 808 | 73.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 744 | 67.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 711 | 64.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 789 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 926 | 84.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 931 | 84.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 760 | 69.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 713 | 64.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 733 | 66.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded notably more vehicle crime (50% above the national rate) and other theft (25% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (38% below). On the year before, public order rose from 54 to 78 and other theft rose from 64 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 21.1 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Other theft | 89 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 7.4 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Public order | 78 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury; the highest is Eton & Castle (146.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bray (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor | 381 | 52.8 | -28% |
| Eton & Castle | 1,987 | 146.3 | +100% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | -23% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 610 | 67.1 | -9% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 391 | 58.6 | -20% |
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | 279 | 48.9 | -33% |
| Ascot & Sunninghill | 613 | 45.6 | -38% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -48% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horton Road” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horton Road | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 21 |
| On or near Castle Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hall Court | 21 |
| On or near Champney Close | 19 |
| On or near Stanwell Road | 19 |
| On or near Dawn Redwood Close | 17 |
| On or near Ditton Road | 17 |
Of the 666 crimes in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury with a recorded outcome, 44% 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 142 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 291 | 43.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury has an estimated population of 11,018 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury a safe place to live?
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury recorded 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,088th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to August 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: 808 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 744 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury?
About 11,018 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury?
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury 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.