Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL6 · Windsor and Maidenhead
249
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SL8 · Buckinghamshire
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wooburn has less crime — 21 vs 249 incidents in February 2026.
Maidenhead recorded substantially more crime than Wooburn in February 2026 — 249 incidents compared to 21, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Maidenhead sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (28) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Wooburn has more Public order (3) and Criminal damage & arson (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 February 2026 Police data, Wooburn recorded fewer crimes than Maidenhead — 21 vs 249 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Wooburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Maidenhead saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Wooburn had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Wooburn recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 249).