Crime in Windsor: statistics, rates and trends
2,972 crimes were recorded in Windsor in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (962), anti-social behaviour (337) and shoplifting (308) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 464th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Windsor | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,972 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 32,849 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Windsor peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,319 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,656). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,972 | 90.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,879 | 87.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,761 | 84.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,149 | 95.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,319 | 101.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,656 | 80.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,728 | 83.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,879 | 87.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,097 | 94.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 264 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Windsor recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.8 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less robbery (44% below) and other crime (38% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 89 to 123 and vehicle crime rose from 159 to 208, while theft from the person fell from 95 to 68 and drugs fell from 134 to 107.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 962 | 29.3 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 337 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 308 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 247 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Other theft | 245 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 208 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 205 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Burglary | 123 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +38% |
| Drugs | 107 | 3.3 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 77 | 2.3 | 0.8 | +28% |
| Theft from the person | 68 | 2.1 | 1.7 | -28% |
| Other crime | 43 | 1.3 | 2.1 | -2% |
| Robbery | 25 | 0.8 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Windsor; the highest is Slough (99.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Ascot (42.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Windsor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Datchet | 450 | 83.9 | -7% |
| Old Windsor and Wraysbury | 357 | 49.5 | -45% |
| Slough | 17,288 | 99.5 | +10% |
| Egham | 2,514 | 88.7 | -2% |
| Stoke Poges | 308 | 54.5 | -40% |
| Ascot | 1,079 | 42.5 | -53% |
| Maidenhead | 4,138 | 61.7 | -32% |
| Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | 335 | 45.1 | -50% |
Of the 4 areas within Windsor, Eton & Castle had the highest crime rate (146.3 per 1,000) and Clewer East the lowest (56.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eton & Castle | Neighbourhood | 13,580 | 1,987 | 146.3 |
| Clewer & Dedworth East | Neighbourhood | 9,096 | 610 | 67.1 |
| Clewer & Dedworth West | Neighbourhood | 6,673 | 391 | 58.6 |
| Clewer East | Neighbourhood | 7,250 | 411 | 56.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Windsor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (220).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 220 |
| On or near Peascod Street | 172 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 159 |
| On or near Windsor And Eton Central | 90 |
| On or near Supermarket | 89 |
| On or near Nightclub | 87 |
| On or near Dedworth Road | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Market Street | 39 |
Of the 2,635 crimes in Windsor with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 337 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,096 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 682 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 393 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 147 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 105 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Windsor has an estimated population of 32,849 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Windsor average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Windsor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Windsor a safe place to live?
Windsor recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 464th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Windsor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 962 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (337).
Is crime in Windsor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Windsor was up 3% on the year before: 2,972 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,879 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Windsor?
About 32,849 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Windsor?
Windsor 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.