Crime in Colnbrook & Poyle: statistics, rates and trends
900 crimes were recorded in Colnbrook & Poyle in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Colnbrook & Poyle at a glance
- Crime trends in Colnbrook & Poyle
- Types of crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
- Colnbrook & Poyle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Colnbrook & Poyle
- Population and deprivation in Colnbrook & Poyle
- Questions about crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
- About this data
900 crimes were recorded in Colnbrook & Poyle in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Colnbrook & Poyle has the 1,103rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Colnbrook & Poyle | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 900 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.6 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,523 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Colnbrook & Poyle was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,275 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (900). Over the whole period it fell 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 900 | 105.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 998 | 117.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 977 | 114.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,220 | 143.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,205 | 141.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,026 | 120.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 944 | 110.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,060 | 124.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,275 | 149.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 88 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Colnbrook & Poyle over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+26%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%) and other theft (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 41.1 | 1.20 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 12.3 | 1.82 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 11.7 | 2.38 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 9.3 | 0.60 | -32% |
| Other theft | 71 | 8.3 | 1.30 | -11% |
| Public order | 71 | 8.3 | 1.25 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 3.4 | 0.41 | +26% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.3 | 1.00 | -3% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.1 | 0.86 | -7% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.94 | +6% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.86 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Colnbrook & Poyle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Colnbrook & Poyle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Colnbrook & Poyle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Colnbrook & Poyle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Colnbrook & Poyle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Colnbrook & Poyle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Colnbrook & Poyle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Colnbrook & Poyle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Colnbrook & Poyle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Colnbrook & Poyle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Colnbrook & Poyle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Colnbrook & Poyle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Colnbrook & Poyle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Colnbrook & Poyle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colnbrook & Poyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Foxborough | 605 | 102.3 | -3% |
| Langley Meads | 607 | 81.8 | -23% |
| Langley Marish | 681 | 77.9 | -26% |
| Langley St Mary's | 385 | 59.1 | -44% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | -9% |
| Upton Lea | 1,323 | 105.1 | -0% |
| Slough Central | 196 | 51.5 | -51% |
| Herschel Park | 2,772 | 252.3 | +139% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Colnbrook & Poyle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Close | 58 |
| On or near Colndale Road | 48 |
| On or near Drift Way | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Crown Meadow | 36 |
| On or near Dart Close | 25 |
| On or near Ditton Road | 20 |
| On or near Stanwell Road | 20 |
| On or near Sovereign Heights | 20 |
| On or near Pepys Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Colnbrook & Poyle over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 340 | 37.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 257 | 28.6% |
| Under investigation | 118 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% |
Colnbrook & Poyle has an estimated population of 8,523. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Colnbrook & Poyle sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Colnbrook & Poyle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 35.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Colnbrook & Poyle a safe place to live?
Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Colnbrook & Poyle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (105).
Is crime in Colnbrook & Poyle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colnbrook & Poyle was down 10% on the year before: 900 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 998 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Colnbrook & Poyle?
Colnbrook & Poyle is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Colnbrook & Poyle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.