Crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley: statistics, rates and trends
909 crimes were recorded in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- Types of crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- Population and deprivation in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- Questions about crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- About this data
909 crimes were recorded in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 353 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley has the 1,169th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 909 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.1 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,817 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,026 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (881). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 909 | 103.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 916 | 103.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,026 | 116.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 900 | 102.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 884 | 100.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 895 | 101.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 881 | 99.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 996 | 113.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 984 | 111.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 95 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley 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 other theft, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and public order (+29%). The largest falls were in other crime (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -34% |
| Other theft | 80 | 9.1 | 1.42 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 9.1 | 1.10 | -22% |
| Public order | 75 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 7.9 | 1.61 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +17% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.0 | 1.21 | +25% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.5 | 0.71 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.4 | 1.65 | +9% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 0.64 | -40% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +22% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell | 584 | 80.7 | -22% |
| Haymill | 762 | 100.2 | -3% |
| Farnham | 1,076 | 131.9 | +28% |
| Cippenham Green | 578 | 79.0 | -23% |
| Cippenham Village | 561 | 68.5 | -34% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 540 | 67.3 | -35% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,091 | 111.6 | +8% |
| Cippenham Manor | 813 | 84.0 | -19% |
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 Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Bestobell Road | 51 |
| On or near Pevensey Road | 40 |
| On or near Newchurch Road | 36 |
| On or near Yarmouth Road | 36 |
| On or near Marescroft Road | 34 |
| On or near A355 | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Chatfield | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley 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 | 296 | 32.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 29.4% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley has an estimated population of 8,817. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley a safe place to live?
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 103.1 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 Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley was almost unchanged on the year before: 909 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 916 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley?
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley 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 Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.