Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL6 · Windsor and Maidenhead
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SL8 · Buckinghamshire
34
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wooburn has less crime — 34 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
Maidenhead recorded substantially more crime than Wooburn in April 2026 — 261 incidents compared to 34, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (33) and Criminal damage & arson (25), while Wooburn has more Drugs (3) and Burglary (3). Maidenhead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wooburn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wooburn recorded fewer crimes than Maidenhead — 34 vs 261 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wooburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Maidenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Wooburn had more Drugs and Burglary. Overall, Wooburn recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 261).