Crime Rate in Britwell and Northborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Britwell and Northborough

The total recorded crimes in Britwell and Northborough, Slough, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Britwell and Northborough crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Britwell and Northborough, encompassing approximately 36,761 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Britwell and Northborough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Monksfield Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Britwell and Northborough?

To understand the safety of Britwell and Northborough, we need to analyze Britwell and Northborough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Slough:

    • In 2024, Britwell and Northborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Slough average, with 1049 crimes compared to 1264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Britwell and Northborough had fewer crimes than the Slough average, with 1,161 crimes compared to 1,203. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Britwell and Northborough witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Slough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Slough, Britwell and Northborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Britwell and Northborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Britwell and Northborough has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 2.64 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Slough, UK

In 2024, the total Britwell and Northborough crimes were 1,049. The crime rate of Britwell and Northborough in 2024 was 28.54 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Slough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Britwell and Northborough were around 1,161 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.58 (year) or 2.63 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Slough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Britwell and Northborough)CrimesRank (Britwell and Northborough)CrimesRank (Britwell and Northborough)
Central253 13,495 12,575 1
Chalvey147 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows145 31,646 31,628 3
Farnham128 41,618 41,618 4
Upton91 71,104 51,007 8
Haymill and Lynch Hill99 51,056 7920 10
Langley St Mary's72 81,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke59 12956 111,021 7
Colnbrook with Poyle69 9891 121,001 9
Elliman66 10992 9835 13
Cippenham Green59 13966 10772 14
Wexham Lea62 11808 14895 11
Langley Kedermister53 14882 13889 12
Foxborough25 15475 15580 15

Britwell and Northborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202512
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 202413
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202532
March 202536
February 202539
January 202532
December 202436
November 202441
October 202425
September 202428
August 202426
July 202450
June 2024104
May 202431

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20245
June 20248

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20242

High Crime Locations Britwell and Northborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Britwell and Northborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Monksfield Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Hemming Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Chilwick Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pennine Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fairview Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Cecil Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coombe Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Odencroft Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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