Crime in Pinkneys Green: statistics, rates and trends
279 crimes were recorded in Pinkneys Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Pinkneys Green
- Questions about crime in Pinkneys Green
- About this data
279 crimes were recorded in Pinkneys Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 108 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Pinkneys Green has the 3,562nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Pinkneys Green | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 279 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,596 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Pinkneys Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (333 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (221). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 279 | 36.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 285 | 37.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 259 | 34.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 333 | 43.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 309 | 40.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 321 | 42.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 221 | 29.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 270 | 35.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 252 | 33.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Pinkneys Green 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+28%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-28%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 108 | 14.2 | 0.42 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -14% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -28% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -16% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -12% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.44 | +83% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.8 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Pinkneys Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Pinkneys Green recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Pinkneys Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Pinkneys Green recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Pinkneys Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Pinkneys Green recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Pinkneys Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Pinkneys Green recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Pinkneys Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Pinkneys Green recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Pinkneys Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Pinkneys Green recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Pinkneys Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Pinkneys Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Pinkneys Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Pinkneys Green recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Pinkneys Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Pinkneys Green recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Pinkneys Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Pinkneys Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Pinkneys Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Pinkneys Green recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Pinkneys Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Pinkneys Green 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Pinkneys Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Pinkneys Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Pinkneys Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Pinkneys Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Pinkneys Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Pinkneys Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Pinkneys Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | +13% |
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | +15% |
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | +52% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | +12% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | +82% |
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +401% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | +20% |
| Hurley & Walthams | 293 | 43.6 | +19% |
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 Pinkneys Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Winston Court | 23 |
| On or near Oldershaw Mews | 22 |
| On or near Bushnell Place | 21 |
| On or near Victor Close | 21 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 14 |
| On or near Kenwood Close | 9 |
| On or near Mulberry Walk | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Ashcroft Road | 8 |
| On or near Hampden Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Pinkneys Green 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 | 89 | 31.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 28.7% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 14.3% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Pinkneys Green has an estimated population of 7,596. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Pinkneys Green sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Pinkneys Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Pinkneys Green a safe place to live?
Pinkneys Green recorded 36.7 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 Pinkneys Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (37).
Is crime in Pinkneys Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Pinkneys Green was down 2% on the year before: 279 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 285 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Pinkneys Green?
Pinkneys Green 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 Pinkneys Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.