Crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury: statistics, rates and trends
354 crimes were recorded in Old Windsor and Wraysbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- Questions about crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
- About this data
354 crimes were recorded in Old Windsor and Wraysbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 140 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Old Windsor and Wraysbury has the 1,168th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Old Windsor and Wraysbury | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 354 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,210 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury was highest in the year to July 2022 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (323). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 354 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 324 | 44.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 323 | 44.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 375 | 52.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 408 | 56.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 357 | 49.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 338 | 46.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 390 | 54.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 372 | 51.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Old Windsor and Wraysbury 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 other theft (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+29%).
The largest falls were in public order (-15%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 4.7 | 0.96 | -11% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.4 | 0.65 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.3 | 0.28 | +29% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +50% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +50% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +75% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | -57% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.31 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Old Windsor and Wraysbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Old Windsor and Wraysbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Old Windsor and Wraysbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Windsor and Wraysbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet | 439 | 81.9 | +67% |
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | +80% |
| Windsor | 3,002 | 91.4 | +86% |
| Virginia Water | 330 | 50.5 | +3% |
| Staines-upon-Thames | 2,587 | 128.8 | +162% |
| Slough | 17,244 | 99.3 | +102% |
| Stanwell | 1,138 | 93.9 | +91% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,844 | 72.0 | +47% |
1 areas within Old Windsor and Wraysbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Old Windsor had the highest rate (53.6 per 1,000) and Old Windsor the lowest (53.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Windsor | Neighbourhood | 7,218 | 387 | 53.6 |
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 Old Windsor and Wraysbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ouseley Road | 36 |
| On or near Ripplesmere Close | 25 |
| On or near Queen'S Close | 22 |
| On or near Robin Willis Way | 21 |
| On or near Albany Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near St Peter'S Close | 11 |
| On or near Albert Road | 8 |
| On or near Gregory Drive | 8 |
| On or near Ham Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Old Windsor and Wraysbury 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 | 110 | 31.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 29.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 13.8% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Old Windsor and Wraysbury has an estimated population of 7,210. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Old Windsor and Wraysbury sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Old Windsor and Wraysbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Old Windsor and Wraysbury a safe place to live?
Old Windsor and Wraysbury recorded 49.1 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 Old Windsor and Wraysbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (34).
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: 354 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 324 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Old Windsor and Wraysbury?
Old Windsor and Wraysbury 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 Old Windsor and Wraysbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.