Crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside: statistics, rates and trends
272 crimes were recorded in Sunningdale & Cheapside in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside at a glance
- Crime trends in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- Types of crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- Sunningdale & Cheapside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- Population and deprivation in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- Questions about crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- About this data
272 crimes were recorded in Sunningdale & Cheapside in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 129 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sunningdale & Cheapside has the 3,119th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sunningdale & Cheapside | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 272 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.6 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,709 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside was highest in the year to July 2021 (277 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (198). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 272 | 47.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 268 | 46.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 236 | 41.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 269 | 47.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 277 | 48.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 277 | 48.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 246 | 43.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 254 | 44.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 198 | 34.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sunningdale & Cheapside 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 violence and sexual offences (+28%). The largest falls were in burglary (-54%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.3 | 0.34 | +88% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.2 | 0.38 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.2 | 0.64 | +100% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -26% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -54% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -86% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sunningdale & Cheapside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sunningdale & Cheapside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sunningdale & Cheapside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sunningdale & Cheapside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot & Sunninghill | 583 | 43.4 | -9% |
| Old Windsor | 387 | 53.6 | +13% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 622 | 68.4 | +44% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | +19% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 385 | 57.7 | +21% |
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 801 | 72.7 | +53% |
| Eton & Castle | 2,015 | 148.4 | +211% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -18% |
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 Sunningdale & Cheapside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Sunningdale | 25 |
| On or near Wainscot | 23 |
| On or near Jersey Place | 19 |
| On or near Bedford Lane | 11 |
| On or near Devenish Road | 11 |
| On or near Charnwood | 8 |
| On or near Rise Road | 7 |
| On or near Broomfield Close | 6 |
| On or near Broomfield Park | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sunningdale & Cheapside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 25.7% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 15.4% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 6.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Sunningdale & Cheapside has an estimated population of 5,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sunningdale & Cheapside sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sunningdale & Cheapside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Sunningdale & Cheapside a safe place to live?
Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 47.6 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 Sunningdale & Cheapside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside was up 1% on the year before: 272 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 268 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sunningdale & Cheapside?
Sunningdale & Cheapside 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 Sunningdale & Cheapside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.