Crime in Pinkneys Green: statistics, rates and trends
280 crimes were recorded in Pinkneys Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Pinkneys Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Pinkneys Green
- Types of crime in Pinkneys Green
- Pinkneys Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Pinkneys Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Pinkneys Green
- Demographics of Pinkneys Green
- Questions about crime in Pinkneys Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (105), criminal damage and arson (40) and vehicle crime (28) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,562nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Pinkneys Green | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 280 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.9 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,596 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Pinkneys Green peaked in the year to August 2021 (327 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (223). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 280 | 36.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 287 | 37.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 260 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 326 | 42.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 308 | 40.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 327 | 43.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 223 | 29.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 273 | 35.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 249 | 32.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 40, while vehicle crime fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 13.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 3.3 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Pinkneys Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pinkneys Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | +9% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | +12% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +51% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | +5% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +77% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +390% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | +19% |
| Hurley & Walthams | 309 | 46.0 | +25% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Pinkneys Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oldershaw Mews” and “Winston Court” (23 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oldershaw Mews | 23 |
| On or near Winston Court | 23 |
| On or near Bushnell Place | 21 |
| On or near Victor Close | 20 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 15 |
| On or near Mulberry Walk | 11 |
| On or near Ashcroft Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Kenwood Close | 8 |
| On or near Beech Close | 7 |
Of the 255 crimes in Pinkneys Green with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 86 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Pinkneys Green has an estimated population of 7,596 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Pinkneys Green average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Pinkneys Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Pinkneys Green a safe place to live?
Pinkneys Green recorded 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,562nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Pinkneys Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Pinkneys Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pinkneys Green was down 2% on the year before: 280 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Pinkneys Green?
About 7,596 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Pinkneys Green?
Pinkneys Green 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.