Crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside: statistics, rates and trends
279 crimes were recorded in Sunningdale & Cheapside in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sunningdale & Cheapside
- Questions about crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (128), anti-social behaviour (25) and shoplifting (25) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Sunningdale & Cheapside | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 279 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.9 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,709 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside peaked in the year to August 2022 (282 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (193). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 279 | 48.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 275 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 242 | 42.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 253 | 44.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 282 | 49.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 276 | 48.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 248 | 43.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 260 | 45.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 193 | 33.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and shoplifting (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 128, while criminal damage and arson fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 128 | 22.4 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sunningdale & Cheapside; the highest is Eton & Castle (146.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bray (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sunningdale & Cheapside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot & Sunninghill | 613 | 45.6 | -7% |
| Old Windsor | 381 | 52.8 | +8% |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | 610 | 67.1 | +37% |
| Clewer East | 411 | 56.7 | +16% |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | 391 | 58.6 | +20% |
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | 808 | 73.3 | +50% |
| Eton & Castle | 1,987 | 146.3 | +199% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Sunningdale & Cheapside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sunningdale” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sunningdale | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Jersey Place | 24 |
| On or near Wainscot | 22 |
| On or near Devenish Road | 11 |
| On or near Bedford Lane | 9 |
| On or near Charnwood | 8 |
| On or near Greenways Drive | 7 |
| On or near Broomfield Park | 6 |
| On or near Rise Road | 6 |
Of the 254 crimes in Sunningdale & Cheapside with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Sunningdale & Cheapside has an estimated population of 5,709 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sunningdale & Cheapside average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sunningdale & Cheapside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sunningdale & Cheapside a safe place to live?
Sunningdale & Cheapside recorded 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,066th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 128 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sunningdale & Cheapside was up 1% on the year before: 279 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 275 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sunningdale & Cheapside?
About 5,709 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sunningdale & Cheapside?
Sunningdale & Cheapside 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.