Crime in Nailbourne: statistics, rates and trends

151 crimes were recorded in Nailbourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nailbourne has the 3,597th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Nailbourne was highest in the year to July 2020 (243 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (148). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nailbourne 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-68%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Nailbourne

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nailbourne recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Nailbourne

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nailbourne recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Nailbourne

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nailbourne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Nailbourne

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nailbourne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Nailbourne

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nailbourne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Nailbourne

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nailbourne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Nailbourne

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nailbourne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Nailbourne

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nailbourne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Nailbourne

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nailbourne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Nailbourne

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nailbourne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Nailbourne

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nailbourne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nailbourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nailbourne.

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 Nailbourne over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nailbourne 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.

Nailbourne has an estimated population of 4,196. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nailbourne sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Nailbourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.