Crime in Datchet: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Datchet in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Datchet at a glance
- Crime trends in Datchet
- Types of crime in Datchet
- Datchet compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Datchet
- Streets with the most crime in Datchet
- What happened after crimes were reported in Datchet
- Population and deprivation in Datchet
- Questions about crime in Datchet
- About this data
439 crimes were recorded in Datchet in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 110 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Datchet has the 584th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Datchet | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 439 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.9 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,362 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Datchet was highest in the year to July 2021 (532 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (341). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 439 | 81.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 432 | 80.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 353 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 476 | 88.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 481 | 89.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 532 | 99.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 390 | 72.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 341 | 63.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 369 | 68.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Datchet 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 anti-social behaviour, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+59%) and other theft (+23%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-25%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 20.5 | 1.34 | +59% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 20.0 | 0.58 | -16% |
| Other theft | 48 | 9.0 | 1.40 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 8.6 | 1.74 | -12% |
| Public order | 40 | 7.5 | 1.12 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -25% |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.9 | 1.11 | +0% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 0.63 | -42% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.1 | 0.14 | +50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 0.35 | -43% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Anti-social behaviour in Datchet
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Datchet recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Datchet
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Datchet recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 24.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Datchet
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Datchet recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Datchet
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Datchet recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Datchet
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Datchet recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Datchet
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Datchet recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Datchet
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Datchet recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Datchet
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Datchet recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Datchet
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Datchet recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Datchet
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Datchet 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 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Datchet
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Datchet recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Datchet
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Datchet recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Datchet
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Datchet recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Datchet
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Datchet recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Datchet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Datchet.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Datchet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 354 | 49.1 | -40% |
| Slough | 17,244 | 99.3 | +21% |
| Windsor | 3,002 | 91.4 | +12% |
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | +8% |
| Stoke Poges | 309 | 54.7 | -33% |
| Iver Heath | 232 | 45.4 | -45% |
| Stanwell | 1,138 | 93.9 | +15% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,587 | 128.8 | +57% |
1 areas within Datchet, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury had the highest rate (72.7 per 1,000) and Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury the lowest (72.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | Neighbourhood | 11,018 | 801 | 72.7 |
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 Datchet over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horton Road | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Castle Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hall Court | 20 |
| On or near Ditton Road | 17 |
| On or near Holmlea Road | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Fairfield Close | 13 |
| On or near Talbot Place | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Datchet 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 | 166 | 37.8% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 25.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 82 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Datchet has an estimated population of 5,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Datchet sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Datchet |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Datchet a safe place to live?
Datchet recorded 81.9 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 Datchet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (107).
Is crime in Datchet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Datchet was up 2% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Datchet?
Datchet 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 Datchet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.