Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SL3 · Slough
197
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SL8 · Buckinghamshire
21
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wooburn has less crime — 21 vs 197 incidents in February 2026.
Colnbrook with Poyle recorded substantially more crime than Wooburn in February 2026 — 197 incidents compared to 21, a 9.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colnbrook with Poyle sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (48), while Wooburn has more Public order (3). Colnbrook with Poyle sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wooburn is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wooburn recorded fewer crimes than Colnbrook with Poyle — 21 vs 197 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Wooburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colnbrook with Poyle saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wooburn had more Public order. Overall, Wooburn recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 197).