Crime in Oldfield: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Oldfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (240), anti-social behaviour (64) and public order (53) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oldfield | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 570 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.3 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,724 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oldfield peaked in the year to August 2023 (650 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (455). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 570 | 65.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 619 | 71.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 619 | 71.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 650 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 517 | 59.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 455 | 52.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 554 | 63.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 534 | 61.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 466 | 53.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oldfield recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (52% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 54 to 64, while drugs fell from 41 to 20 and vehicle crime fell from 56 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 27.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 53 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.0 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -51% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oldfield; 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 Oldfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +176% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | -38% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | -37% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | -41% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | -33% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -44% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | -15% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -42% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Oldfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Sounding Arch Way | 30 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 27 |
| On or near Ludlow Road | 26 |
| On or near Hawthorn Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 18 |
| On or near Badger Close | 17 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Guards Club Road | 14 |
Of the 506 crimes in Oldfield with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 180 | 35.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 34.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Oldfield has an estimated population of 8,724 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oldfield average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oldfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oldfield a safe place to live?
Oldfield recorded 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,416th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Oldfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Oldfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oldfield was down 8% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 619 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oldfield?
About 8,724 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oldfield?
Oldfield 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.