Crime in Oldfield: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Oldfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Oldfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Oldfield
- Types of crime in Oldfield
- Oldfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oldfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oldfield
- Population and deprivation in Oldfield
- Questions about crime in Oldfield
- About this data
584 crimes were recorded in Oldfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oldfield has the 2,359th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Oldfield | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 584 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.9 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,724 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Oldfield was highest in the year to July 2025 (634 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (461). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 584 | 66.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 634 | 72.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 606 | 69.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 626 | 71.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 504 | 57.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 461 | 52.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 572 | 65.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 520 | 59.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 467 | 53.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oldfield 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+19%) and criminal damage and arson (+18%). The largest falls were in drugs (-57%) and vehicle crime (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 28.4 | 0.83 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 7.3 | 0.48 | +19% |
| Public order | 52 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -4% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.8 | 0.75 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +18% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.8 | 0.77 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 2.4 | 2.92 | +62% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -57% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -27% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Oldfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oldfield recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Oldfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oldfield recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Oldfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oldfield recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Oldfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oldfield recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Oldfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oldfield recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Oldfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oldfield recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Oldfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oldfield recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Oldfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oldfield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Oldfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oldfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Oldfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oldfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Oldfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oldfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Oldfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oldfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Oldfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Oldfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Oldfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oldfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oldfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oldfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oldfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +175% |
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | -38% |
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | -37% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | -39% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | -34% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | -45% |
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | -17% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -42% |
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 Oldfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 65 |
| On or near Foxglove Drive | 35 |
| On or near Sounding Arch Way | 33 |
| On or near Hawthorn Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Ludlow Road | 23 |
| On or near Badger Close | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Suffolk Road | 16 |
| On or near Griffin Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oldfield 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 | 182 | 31.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 64 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 7.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% |
Oldfield has an estimated population of 8,724. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oldfield sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Oldfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 18.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Oldfield a safe place to live?
Oldfield recorded 66.9 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 Oldfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 584 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 634 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Oldfield?
Oldfield 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 Oldfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.