Crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead: statistics, rates and trends
292 crimes were recorded in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Questions about crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), anti-social behaviour (44) and vehicle crime (40) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,307th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 292 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,682 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead peaked in the year to August 2021 (419 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (277). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 292 | 43.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 277 | 41.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 317 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 44.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 393 | 58.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 419 | 62.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 379 | 56.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 285 | 42.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 314 | 47.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 35 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 6.0 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead; the highest is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead (180.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bisham & Cookham (34.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +313% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | -6% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +27% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +50% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | -8% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -16% |
| Bisham & Cookham | 240 | 34.2 | -22% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bridge Road”, “Donnington Gardens” and “Petrol Station” (21 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bridge Road | 21 |
| On or near Donnington Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Moorfield Terrace | 13 |
| On or near Kingfisher Drive | 11 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Emilia Close | 9 |
| On or near Green Close | 9 |
| On or near Leighton Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Savoy Court | 9 |
Of the 248 crimes in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 27.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead has an estimated population of 6,682 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead a safe place to live?
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,307th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead was up 5% on the year before: 292 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 277 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead?
About 6,682 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead?
Riverside, Windsor and Maidenhead 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.