Crime in Eton & Castle: statistics, rates and trends
2,015 crimes were recorded in Eton & Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Eton & Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Eton & Castle
- Types of crime in Eton & Castle
- Eton & Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eton & Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eton & Castle
- Population and deprivation in Eton & Castle
- Questions about crime in Eton & Castle
- About this data
2,015 crimes were recorded in Eton & Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 148.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 538 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Eton & Castle has the 439th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eton & Castle | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,015 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 148.4 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,580 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eton & Castle was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,272 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,516). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 2,015 | 148.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,691 | 124.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,837 | 135.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,091 | 154.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,210 | 162.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,516 | 111.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,791 | 131.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,128 | 156.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,272 | 167.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 213 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 189 |
| March 2026 | 156 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 170 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 181 |
| August 2025 | 187 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eton & Castle 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 shoplifting, public order, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+82%) and vehicle crime (+53%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-17%) and robbery (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 538 | 39.6 | 1.16 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 280 | 20.6 | 2.49 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 238 | 17.5 | 1.14 | +28% |
| Public order | 188 | 13.8 | 2.08 | +37% |
| Other theft | 170 | 12.5 | 1.96 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 10.0 | 1.48 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 9.6 | 1.94 | +53% |
| Bicycle theft | 82 | 6.0 | 7.34 | +46% |
| Theft from the person | 73 | 5.4 | 3.18 | -17% |
| Drugs | 69 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +1% |
| Burglary | 62 | 4.6 | 1.29 | +82% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.3 | 0.98 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.3 | 0.59 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.0 | 1.06 | -26% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eton & Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eton & Castle recorded 538 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eton & Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eton & Castle recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eton & Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eton & Castle recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eton & Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eton & Castle recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eton & Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eton & Castle recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eton & Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eton & Castle recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eton & Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eton & Castle recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eton & Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eton & Castle recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eton & Castle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eton & Castle recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eton & Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eton & Castle recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eton & Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eton & Castle recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eton & Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eton & Castle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eton & Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eton & Castle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eton & Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eton & Castle recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Eton & Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eton & Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eton & Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | -62% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 622 | 68.4 | -54% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 385 | 57.7 | -61% |
| Old Windsor | 387 | 53.6 | -64% |
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 801 | 72.7 | -51% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -74% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | -55% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | -70% |
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 Eton & Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Peascod Street | 178 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 158 |
| On or near Thames Street | 108 |
| On or near Windsor And Eton Central | 92 |
| On or near Nightclub | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Brocas Street | 46 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Queens Road | 40 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eton & Castle 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 | 819 | 40.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 383 | 19.0% |
| Under investigation | 275 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 238 | 11.8% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Eton & Castle has an estimated population of 13,580. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eton & Castle sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eton & Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Eton & Castle a safe place to live?
Eton & Castle recorded 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Eton & Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 538 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (280).
Is crime in Eton & Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eton & Castle was up 19% on the year before: 2,015 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,691 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eton & Castle?
Eton & Castle 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 Eton & Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.