Crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury: statistics, rates and trends
357 crimes were recorded in Old Windsor and Wraysbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Types of crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Old Windsor and Wraysbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Streets with the most crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Demographics of Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Questions about crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), vehicle crime (36) and other theft (33) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,160th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Old Windsor and Wraysbury | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 357 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.5 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,210 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury peaked in the year to August 2022 (416 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (323). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 357 | 49.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 327 | 45.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 44.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 363 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 416 | 57.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 354 | 49.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 46.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 386 | 53.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 382 | 53.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and public order (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 28 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 19.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.0 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Old Windsor and Wraysbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Windsor and Wraysbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet | 450 | 83.9 | +69% |
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | +79% |
| Windsor | 2,972 | 90.5 | +83% |
| Virginia Water | 349 | 53.4 | +8% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,619 | 130.4 | +163% |
| Slough | 17,288 | 99.5 | +101% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | +90% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,830 | 71.4 | +44% |
Old Windsor is the one area listed within Old Windsor and Wraysbury, with 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor | Neighbourhood | 7,218 | 381 | 52.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Old Windsor and Wraysbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ouseley Road” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ouseley Road | 36 |
| On or near Ripplesmere Close | 26 |
| On or near Albany Road | 22 |
| On or near Queen'S Close | 22 |
| On or near Robin Willis Way | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Datchet Road | 8 |
| On or near Gregory Drive | 8 |
| On or near Lyndwood Drive | 8 |
| On or near Nursery Way | 8 |
Of the 328 crimes in Old Windsor and Wraysbury with a recorded outcome, 33% 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 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Old Windsor and Wraysbury has an estimated population of 7,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Windsor and Wraysbury average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Old Windsor and Wraysbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Windsor and Wraysbury a safe place to live?
Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,160th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (36).
Is crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury was up 9% on the year before: 357 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 327 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Windsor and Wraysbury?
About 7,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Windsor and Wraysbury?
Old Windsor and Wraysbury 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.