Crime in Colnbrook & Poyle: statistics, rates and trends
897 crimes were recorded in Colnbrook & Poyle in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Colnbrook & Poyle
- Questions about crime in Colnbrook & Poyle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (344), vehicle crime (106) and criminal damage and arson (104) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,117th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Colnbrook & Poyle | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 897 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.2 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,523 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Colnbrook & Poyle of any year here (897 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 897 | 105.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,009 | 118.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 970 | 113.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,196 | 140.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,227 | 144.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,047 | 122.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 925 | 108.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,035 | 121.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,281 | 150.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Colnbrook & Poyle recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (81% above the national rate) and other theft (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (71% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 31 to 21 and drugs fell from 33 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 344 | 40.4 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 12.4 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 12.2 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 9.9 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Public order | 73 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 72 | 8.4 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Colnbrook & Poyle; the highest is Herschel Park (249.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Slough Central (54.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Colnbrook & Poyle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Foxborough | 613 | 103.7 | -1% |
| Langley Meads | 601 | 81.0 | -23% |
| Langley Marish | 678 | 77.6 | -26% |
| Langley St Mary's | 394 | 60.5 | -42% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | -10% |
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | +2% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -48% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +137% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Colnbrook & Poyle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willow Close” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Close | 52 |
| On or near Colndale Road | 49 |
| On or near Drift Way | 41 |
| On or near Crown Meadow | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Dart Close | 24 |
| On or near Ditton Road | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 22 |
| On or near Moreland Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Sovereign Heights | 22 |
Of the 813 crimes in Colnbrook & Poyle with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 84 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 353 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 245 | 30.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Colnbrook & Poyle has an estimated population of 8,523 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (9.5%, against 21.6%) and a younger population (8.6%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Colnbrook & Poyle average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Colnbrook & Poyle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Colnbrook & Poyle a safe place to live?
Colnbrook & Poyle recorded 105.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,117th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Colnbrook & Poyle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 344 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (106).
Is crime in Colnbrook & Poyle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Colnbrook & Poyle was down 11% on the year before: 897 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,009 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Colnbrook & Poyle?
About 8,523 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Colnbrook & Poyle?
Colnbrook & Poyle 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.