Crime in Datchet: statistics, rates and trends
450 crimes were recorded in Datchet in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Anti-social behaviour (111), violence and sexual offences (105) and other theft (55) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 551st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Datchet | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 450 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.9 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,362 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Datchet peaked in the year to August 2021 (523 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (350). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 450 | 83.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 436 | 81.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 350 | 65.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 432 | 80.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 517 | 96.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 523 | 97.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 382 | 71.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 370 | 69.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 353 | 65.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Datchet recorded notably more vehicle crime (69% above the national rate), other theft (59% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (35% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (43% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 74 to 111 and other theft rose from 37 to 55, while criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 37 and violence and sexual offences fell from 136 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 20.7 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 19.6 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Other theft | 55 | 10.3 | 6.4 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 8.4 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Public order | 42 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Datchet; the highest is Staines-upon-Thames (130.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Iver Heath (48.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Datchet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 357 | 49.5 | -41% |
| Slough | 17,288 | 99.5 | +19% |
| Windsor | 2,972 | 90.5 | +8% |
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | +6% |
| Stoke Poges | 308 | 54.5 | -35% |
| Iver Heath | 250 | 48.9 | -42% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | +12% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +55% |
Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury is the one area listed within Datchet, with 73.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet, Horton & Wraysbury | Neighbourhood | 11,018 | 808 | 73.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Datchet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Horton Road” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Horton Road | 42 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Castle Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Hall Court | 21 |
| On or near Ditton Road | 17 |
| On or near Holmlea Road | 16 |
| On or near Mill Place | 14 |
| On or near Fairfield Close | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
Of the 339 crimes in Datchet with a recorded outcome, 52% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 51.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 79 | 23.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Datchet has an estimated population of 5,362 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (44%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Datchet average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Datchet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Datchet a safe place to live?
Datchet recorded 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 551st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Datchet?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (105).
Is crime in Datchet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Datchet was up 3% on the year before: 450 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 436 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Datchet?
About 5,362 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Datchet?
Datchet 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.