Crime in Windsor: statistics, rates and trends
3,002 crimes were recorded in Windsor in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Windsor at a glance
- Crime trends in Windsor
- Types of crime in Windsor
- Windsor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Windsor
- Streets with the most crime in Windsor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Windsor
- Population and deprivation in Windsor
- Questions about crime in Windsor
- About this data
3,002 crimes were recorded in Windsor in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 970 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Windsor has the 467th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Windsor | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,002 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 32,849 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Windsor was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,294 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,640). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 3,002 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,786 | 84.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,841 | 86.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,164 | 96.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,294 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,640 | 80.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,770 | 84.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,913 | 88.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,059 | 93.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 291 |
| June 2026 | 253 |
| May 2026 | 264 |
| April 2026 | 296 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 197 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 248 |
| November 2025 | 235 |
| October 2025 | 249 |
| September 2025 | 232 |
| August 2025 | 294 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Windsor 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 vehicle crime, bicycle theft, theft from the person.
The largest increases were in burglary (+57%) and bicycle theft (+42%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-25%) and theft from the person (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 970 | 29.5 | 0.86 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 339 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 311 | 9.5 | 1.14 | +9% |
| Public order | 255 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +17% |
| Other theft | 246 | 7.5 | 1.17 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 209 | 6.4 | 1.29 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 6.1 | 0.90 | +22% |
| Burglary | 124 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +57% |
| Drugs | 118 | 3.6 | 1.10 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 75 | 2.3 | 2.77 | +42% |
| Theft from the person | 71 | 2.2 | 1.28 | -17% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.3 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 0.7 | 0.50 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -25% |
Violence and sexual offences in Windsor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Windsor recorded 970 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Windsor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Windsor recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Windsor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Windsor recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Windsor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Windsor recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Windsor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Windsor recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Windsor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Windsor recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Windsor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Windsor recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Windsor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Windsor recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Windsor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Windsor recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Windsor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Windsor recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Windsor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Windsor recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Windsor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Windsor recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Windsor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Windsor recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Windsor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Windsor recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Windsor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Windsor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet | 439 | 81.9 | -10% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 354 | 49.1 | -46% |
| Slough | 17,244 | 99.3 | +9% |
| Egham | 2,505 | 88.4 | -3% |
| Stoke Poges | 309 | 54.7 | -40% |
| Ascot | 1,044 | 41.1 | -55% |
| Maidenhead | 4,209 | 62.8 | -31% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 340 | 45.7 | -50% |
4 areas within Windsor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eton & Castle had the highest rate (148.4 per 1,000) and Clewer East the lowest (56.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eton & Castle | Neighbourhood | 13,580 | 2,015 | 148.4 |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | Neighbourhood | 9,096 | 622 | 68.4 |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | Neighbourhood | 6,673 | 385 | 57.7 |
| Clewer East | Neighbourhood | 7,250 | 411 | 56.7 |
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 Windsor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 227 |
| On or near Peascod Street | 178 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 158 |
| On or near Windsor And Eton Central | 92 |
| On or near Nightclub | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Dedworth Road | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 59 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 44 |
| On or near St Leonard'S Hill | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Windsor 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 | 1,092 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 707 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 388 | 12.9% |
| Not recorded | 339 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 142 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 113 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 20 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% |
Windsor has an estimated population of 32,849. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Windsor sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Windsor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Windsor a safe place to live?
Windsor recorded 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Windsor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 970 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (339).
Is crime in Windsor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windsor was up 8% on the year before: 3,002 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,786 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Windsor?
Windsor 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 Windsor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.