Crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead: statistics, rates and trends
1,496 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 184.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Types of crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Population and deprivation in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- About this data
1,496 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to July 2026, 184.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 496 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead has the 249th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,496 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 184.0 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,132 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,746 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,416). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 1,496 | 184.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,658 | 203.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,724 | 212.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,724 | 212.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,746 | 214.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,450 | 178.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,416 | 174.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,483 | 182.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,637 | 201.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 97 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 101 |
| December 2025 | 114 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 168 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Mary's, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+28%) and anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-63%) and drugs (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 496 | 61.0 | 1.78 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 21.9 | 2.64 | -22% |
| Public order | 166 | 20.4 | 3.07 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 149 | 18.3 | 1.19 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 13.6 | 2.01 | +6% |
| Other theft | 88 | 10.8 | 1.69 | +9% |
| Drugs | 87 | 10.7 | 3.27 | -37% |
| Bicycle theft | 50 | 6.1 | 7.47 | -29% |
| Burglary | 50 | 6.1 | 1.74 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 5.9 | 1.20 | +2% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.9 | 1.86 | +28% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.8 | 2.09 | +35% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.2 | 0.73 | -63% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.01 | -47% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | -77% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | -64% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | -76% |
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | -70% |
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | -78% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | -80% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | -78% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -79% |
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 St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 338 |
| On or near Parking Area | 148 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near White Hart Road | 71 |
| On or near High Street | 64 |
| On or near Nightclub | 47 |
| On or near Bell Street | 45 |
| On or near Nicholsons Lane | 43 |
| On or near St Mary'S Close | 40 |
| On or near South Road | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Mary's, 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 | 457 | 30.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 149 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 6.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead has an estimated population of 8,132. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead a safe place to live?
St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 184.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 496 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (178).
Is crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead was down 10% on the year before: 1,496 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,658 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead?
St Mary's, 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 St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.