Windsor West

Burglary Offences.

Residents reported a number of burglary-related concerns, with several accounts of home break-ins, attempted burglaries and thefts from sheds, garages and vehicles, particularly in the SL4 4QF area, York Road, Oakley Green and Roses Lane. Some respondents had experienced repeat offences, including multiple burglaries within a short period, while others reported incidents affecting neighbours. A recurring theme was frustration with the perceived lack of police response, investigations and convictions. Several respondents reported no incidents but expressed concern about burglary in their local area.

The neighbourhood department have been tasked with regular hotspot patrols which entail officers patrolling specific high demand areas of most concern between set dates and times. This activities are recorded and monitored to ensure we are using our time efficiently.

The neighbourhood team will deliver safety advice and burglary packages if areas are targeted and work alongside the priority crime team to help deter and apprehend offenders.

Drug Supply.

Residents reported concerns about drug-related activity and cannabis use across a number of locations in Windsor. Frequent cannabis use was reported in parks, public pathways and residential areas, including Victoria Park, Stuart Way, Gilman Crescent, Vansittart Park, Roses Lane, Kingsfield/Galleys Road, Rydings, Wolf Lane and the town centre. Several respondents also raised concerns about suspected drug dealing, particularly in Hanover Way, Dedworth, Ruddlesway and Addington Close, with some describing activity as taking place openly and on a regular basis. Respondents highlighted the impact on the community, particularly where children and families use the same public spaces.

Officers have issued a closure order on a property suspected to be involved in drug supply. This allows officers to enter the premise when they suspect someone is inside that should not be. Officers have issued multiple out of court disposals for drug possession whereby offenders are issued with fines and have to complete drug diversion courses.

Regular patrols in hotspot areas are completed to identify and deter drug supply or use. Please submit any concerns via 101 to ensure the team are aware of the hotspot locations.

Anti‑Social Behaviour.

The resident priority survey has identified ant-social behaviour is one of the top three concerns within Windsor West community.

Residents reported concerns about anti-social behaviour across Windsor and nearby areas, including late-night noise from modified cars and motorbikes, suspected drug use and dealing, speeding vehicles, and disorderly behaviour by groups of young people. Specific issues included underage vaping, harassment in the town centre, electric bikes being ridden by individuals wearing balaclavas, and disturbances linked to pub-goers and visitors. Other concerns included an unauthorised traveller site, litter and disorder at the Brocas, and a perceived lack of police visibility. Several respondents reported no concerns or had not directly witnessed anti-social behaviour.

The neighbourhood department work alongside a patrol plan to complete regular high visibility patrols in areas highlighted by residents.

Officers will provide updates over the next three months of any positive interventions made in relation to the above reports.