Crime in Hurley & Walthams: statistics, rates and trends
309 crimes were recorded in Hurley & Walthams in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hurley & Walthams at a glance
- Crime trends in Hurley & Walthams
- Types of crime in Hurley & Walthams
- Hurley & Walthams compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hurley & Walthams
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hurley & Walthams
- Demographics of Hurley & Walthams
- Questions about crime in Hurley & Walthams
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (133), public order (35) and other theft (33) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hurley & Walthams | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 309 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.0 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,720 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hurley & Walthams peaked in the year to August 2022 (383 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (300). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 309 | 46.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 300 | 44.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 305 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 341 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 383 | 57.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 337 | 50.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 326 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 329 | 49.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 301 | 44.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 35 and other theft rose from 21 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 38 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 19.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Public order | 35 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +75% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hurley & Walthams; 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 Hurley & Walthams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | -16% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | -12% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -20% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +42% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | -10% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +21% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +293% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hurley & Walthams over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Henley Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henley Road | 36 |
| On or near Heywood Court Close | 13 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
| On or near Foliejohn Way | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Waltham Close | 11 |
| On or near Thomas Court | 10 |
| On or near White Paddock | 10 |
| On or near Shepherds Close | 9 |
| On or near Hall Place Lane | 8 |
Of the 278 crimes in Hurley & Walthams with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 4.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% | 5.2% |
Hurley & Walthams has an estimated population of 6,720 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hurley & Walthams average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hurley & Walthams | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hurley & Walthams a safe place to live?
Hurley & Walthams recorded 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,200th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hurley & Walthams?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (35).
Is crime in Hurley & Walthams going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hurley & Walthams was up 3% on the year before: 309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 300 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hurley & Walthams?
About 6,720 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hurley & Walthams?
Hurley & Walthams 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.