Crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead: statistics, rates and trends
1,468 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead in the 12 months to August 2026, 180.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (494), shoplifting (181) and public order (171) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,468 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 180.5 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,132 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,748 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,418). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,468 | 180.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,642 | 201.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,748 | 215.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,734 | 213.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,740 | 214.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,436 | 176.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,418 | 174.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,473 | 181.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,646 | 202.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded notably more bicycle theft (7.2 times the national rate), public order (3.2 times the national rate) and drugs (3.2 times the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 26 to 30, while drugs fell from 136 to 84 and bicycle theft fell from 71 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 60.7 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 22.3 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Public order | 171 | 21.0 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 17.6 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 12.9 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 87 | 10.7 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Drugs | 84 | 10.3 | 3.3 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 5.9 | 0.8 | -32% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -29% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | -77% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | -64% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | -76% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | -69% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | -78% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -80% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | -79% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -79% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (344).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 344 |
| On or near Parking Area | 139 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near White Hart Road | 73 |
| On or near High Street | 68 |
| On or near Nightclub | 45 |
| On or near Nicholsons Lane | 41 |
| On or near Bell Street | 40 |
| On or near St Mary'S Close | 37 |
| On or near South Road | 33 |
Of the 1,325 crimes in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 143 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 451 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 367 | 27.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 74 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead has an estimated population of 8,132 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (37%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead a safe place to live?
St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead recorded 180.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 263rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 494 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (181).
Is crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead was down 11% on the year before: 1,468 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,642 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead?
About 8,132 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead?
St Mary's, 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.