Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 3.74 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Slough, encompassing approximately 16,041 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
Slough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 4
  • John Knight Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Slough?

To understand the safety of Slough, we need to analyze Slough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Nuneaton and Bedworth:

    • In 2024, Slough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 715 crimes compared to 923.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Slough recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

    • In 2023, Slough had fewer crimes than the Nuneaton and Bedworth average, with 607 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Slough recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Nuneaton and Bedworth, Slough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Slough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Slough has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.74 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK

In 2024, the total Slough crimes were 715. The crime rate of Slough in 2024 was 44.57 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

In 2023, the total crimes in Slough were around 607 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.84 (year) or 3.15 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Nuneaton and Bedworth.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)
Abbey229 12,977 12,647 1
Bede94 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill89 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook66 7884 6903 4
Kingswood79 4940 4814 5
Galley Common56 12902 5672 10
Exhall70 5851 8710 8
Bar Pool57 11802 10787 6
Poplar69 6878 7702 9
Arbury55 13736 12723 7
Attleborough66 8789 11627 12
Weddington53 14808 9573 14
St Nicolas61 9703 14504 15
Heath51 15568 15656 11
Bulkington26 17382 16353 16
Whitestone33 16254 17186 17

Slough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 202416
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 80 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202417
November 202415
October 202420
September 202417
August 202413
July 202421
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 202417
October 202417
September 20249
August 202418
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20253
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Slough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Slough postcode area is presented below.

1. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Brook Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. John Knight Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Leicester Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Woodlands Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Honeysuckle Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Dempster Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holbein Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hill Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1

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