Crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead: statistics, rates and trends
295 crimes were recorded in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead at a glance
- Crime trends in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Types of crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Population and deprivation in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Questions about crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- About this data
295 crimes were recorded in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead has the 3,277th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 295 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.1 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,682 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead was highest in the year to July 2021 (421 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (284). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 295 | 44.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 290 | 43.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 296 | 44.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 310 | 46.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 390 | 58.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 421 | 63.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 372 | 55.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 284 | 42.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 319 | 47.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead 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 anti-social behaviour (+35%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%).
The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-16%) and vehicle crime (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.3 | 0.41 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 6.1 | 1.25 | -13% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.4 | 0.51 | +15% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +69% |
| Public order | 22 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.73 | -20% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.28 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -40% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 33.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +317% |
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | -4% |
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | +26% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | +52% |
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | -6% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | -17% |
| Bisham & Cookham | 248 | 35.3 | -20% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | -7% |
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 Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Road | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Donnington Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Moorfield Terrace | 12 |
| On or near Kingfisher Drive | 11 |
| On or near Green Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Emilia Close | 9 |
| On or near Leighton Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Lockbridge Court | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead 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 | 99 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 42 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead has an estimated population of 6,682. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% |
| Social rented homes | 1.6% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
Is Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead a safe place to live?
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 44.1 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 Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead was up 2% on the year before: 295 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 290 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead?
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead 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 Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.