Crime in Furze Platt: statistics, rates and trends
458 crimes were recorded in Furze Platt in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Furze Platt at a glance
- Crime trends in Furze Platt
- Types of crime in Furze Platt
- Furze Platt compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Furze Platt
- What happened after crimes were reported in Furze Platt
- Population and deprivation in Furze Platt
- Questions about crime in Furze Platt
- About this data
458 crimes were recorded in Furze Platt in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Furze Platt has the 2,791st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Furze Platt | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 458 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,221 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Furze Platt was highest in the year to July 2025 (551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (389). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 458 | 55.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 551 | 67.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 478 | 58.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 469 | 57.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 393 | 47.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 468 | 56.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 66.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 483 | 58.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 389 | 47.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Furze Platt 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. The largest falls were in drugs (-67%) and criminal damage and arson (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 25.9 | 0.76 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -25% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -42% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.6 | 0.31 | +40% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -67% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -40% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.75 | +100% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Furze Platt
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Furze Platt recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 46.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Furze Platt
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Furze Platt recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Furze Platt
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Furze Platt recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Furze Platt
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Furze Platt recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Furze Platt
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Furze Platt recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Furze Platt
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Furze Platt recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Furze Platt
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Furze Platt recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Furze Platt
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Furze Platt recorded 12 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 67% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Furze Platt
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Furze Platt recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Furze Platt
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Furze Platt recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Furze Platt
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Furze Platt recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Furze Platt
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Furze Platt recorded 5 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Furze Platt
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Furze Platt recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Furze Platt
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Furze Platt recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Furze Platt, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Furze Platt.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Furze Platt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | -24% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | -34% |
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +230% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | -21% |
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | -26% |
| Bisham & Cookham | 248 | 35.3 | -37% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | +20% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | -26% |
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 Furze Platt over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Deansfield Close | 49 |
| On or near Wellhouse Road | 40 |
| On or near Willow Close | 32 |
| On or near Cookham Road | 19 |
| On or near Radcot Close | 19 |
| On or near Harrow Lane | 16 |
| On or near Connaught Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Clarefield Road | 12 |
| On or near Kensal Green Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Furze Platt 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 26.4% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 45 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 5.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Furze Platt has an estimated population of 8,221. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Furze Platt sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Furze Platt |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.2% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Furze Platt a safe place to live?
Furze Platt recorded 55.7 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 Furze Platt?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Furze Platt going up or down?
Recorded crime in Furze Platt was down 17% on the year before: 458 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 551 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Furze Platt?
Furze Platt 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 Furze Platt. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.