Crime in Old Windsor: statistics, rates and trends
381 crimes were recorded in Old Windsor in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.8 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 Old Windsor at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Windsor
- Types of crime in Old Windsor
- Old Windsor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Old Windsor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Windsor
- Demographics of Old Windsor
- Questions about crime in Old Windsor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (146), anti-social behaviour (40) and vehicle crime (38) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Old Windsor | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 381 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,218 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Windsor peaked in the year to August 2022 (412 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (334). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 381 | 52.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 370 | 51.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 334 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 356 | 49.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 412 | 57.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 357 | 49.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 342 | 47.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 51.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 398 | 55.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 38 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and public order (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 33 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 20.2 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 21 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Old Windsor; the highest is Eton & Castle (146.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bray (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Windsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 808 | 73.3 | +39% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | +7% |
| Eton & Castle | 1,987 | 146.3 | +177% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 610 | 67.1 | +27% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 391 | 58.6 | +11% |
| Sunningdale & Cheapside | 279 | 48.9 | -7% |
| Ascot & Sunninghill | 613 | 45.6 | -14% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -28% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Old Windsor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ouseley Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ouseley Road | 33 |
| On or near Ripplesmere Close | 26 |
| On or near Albany Road | 22 |
| On or near Queen'S Close | 22 |
| On or near Robin Willis Way | 22 |
| On or near Balmoral Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Sinclair Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Kings Road | 10 |
| On or near Nightingale Walk | 10 |
Of the 341 crimes in Old Windsor with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 32.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Old Windsor has an estimated population of 7,218 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Windsor average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Windsor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Windsor a safe place to live?
Old Windsor recorded 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,914th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Old Windsor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Old Windsor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Windsor was up 3% on the year before: 381 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 370 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Windsor?
About 7,218 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Windsor?
Old Windsor 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.