Crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley: statistics, rates and trends
918 crimes were recorded in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- Questions about crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (353), anti-social behaviour (95) and public order (81) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,139th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 918 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.1 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,817 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,005 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (858). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 918 | 104.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 915 | 103.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,005 | 114.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 927 | 105.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 907 | 102.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 858 | 97.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 883 | 100.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 985 | 111.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,004 | 113.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded notably more vehicle crime (71% above the national rate), other theft (41% above the national rate) and public order (38% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (33% below) and anti-social behaviour (30% below). On the year before, public order rose from 52 to 81 and other theft rose from 61 to 80, while anti-social behaviour fell from 140 to 95 and burglary fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 40.0 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Public order | 81 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +56% |
| Other theft | 80 | 9.1 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 72 | 8.2 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.0 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.4 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley; the highest is Farnham, Slough (132.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Cippenham Village (69.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britwell | 579 | 80.0 | -23% |
| Haymill | 750 | 98.6 | -5% |
| Farnham | 1,084 | 132.9 | +28% |
| Cippenham Green | 574 | 78.5 | -25% |
| Cippenham Village | 568 | 69.4 | -33% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -33% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | +10% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Bestobell Road | 50 |
| On or near Newchurch Road | 40 |
| On or near Yarmouth Road | 35 |
| On or near Pevensey Road | 34 |
| On or near Marescroft Road | 32 |
| On or near A355 | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Chatfield | 22 |
Of the 823 crimes in Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 312 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley has an estimated population of 8,817 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), a younger population (9.2%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley a safe place to live?
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley recorded 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,139th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other theft.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
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: 918 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 915 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley?
About 8,817 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley?
Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley 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.