Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, Nuneaton and Bedworth, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 3.37 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Slough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Street with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Eaton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bus/Coach Station 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 July 2025 the Slough has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)
Abbey243 12,977 12,647 1
Bede111 21,384 21,153 2
Camp Hill105 31,112 3915 3
Wem Brook90 5884 6903 4
Kingswood75 9940 4814 5
Exhall93 4851 8710 8
Galley Common72 10902 5672 10
Bar Pool86 6802 10787 6
Arbury78 8736 12723 7
Poplar85 7878 7702 9
Weddington68 11808 9573 14
Heath65 12568 15656 11
Attleborough60 14789 11627 12
St Nicolas61 13703 14504 15
Bulkington49 16382 16353 16
Whitestone19 17254 17186 17

Slough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202516
May 202514
April 202510
March 20259
February 20258
January 20255
December 202411
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202522
May 202517
April 202511
March 202510
February 202513
January 202519
December 202417
November 202415
October 202420
September 202417
August 202413

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Slough in July 2025

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

1. Brook Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
2. Charles Eaton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Leicester Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
5. The Leys (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Holbein Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Constable Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. John Knight Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Aintree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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