Crime in Britwell: statistics, rates and trends
579 crimes were recorded in Britwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (269), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,844th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Britwell | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 579 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,237 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Britwell of any year here (579 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 579 | 80.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 606 | 83.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 675 | 93.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 97.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 866 | 119.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 781 | 107.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 819 | 113.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 866 | 119.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 744 | 102.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 47 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Britwell recorded notably more drugs (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (42% below) and public order (23% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 62 to 42 and anti-social behaviour fell from 88 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 37.2 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other theft | 41 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 30 | 4.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.9 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Britwell; the highest is Farnham, Slough (132.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cippenham Village (69.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Britwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | 918 | 104.1 | +30% |
| Farnham | 1,084 | 132.9 | +66% |
| Haymill | 750 | 98.6 | +23% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -13% |
| Cippenham Green | 574 | 78.5 | -2% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | +43% |
| Cippenham Village | 568 | 69.4 | -13% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | +3% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Britwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Odencroft Road” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Odencroft Road | 35 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Gaveston Road | 25 |
| On or near Manfield Close | 25 |
| On or near Long Readings Lane | 24 |
| On or near Rokesby Road | 24 |
| On or near Penzance Spur | 23 |
| On or near Marunden Green | 22 |
| On or near Torquay Spur | 20 |
| On or near Aldridge Road | 18 |
Of the 514 crimes in Britwell with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Britwell has an estimated population of 7,237 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (44%, against 17%), more unemployed residents (5.6%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (9.5%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Britwell average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Britwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 44.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Britwell a safe place to live?
Britwell recorded 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,844th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Britwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Britwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Britwell was down 4% on the year before: 579 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Britwell?
About 7,237 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Britwell?
Britwell 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.