Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, UK in July 2025 are around 1,645 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 10.38 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 158,500 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (665) incidents (15.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (183) incidents (32.61% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (165) incidents (37.50% increase)
Slough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 34
  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29

Slough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (284 crimes), and the safest, Foxborough (37 crimes), is 247 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Slough.

Similarly, the area of Central Slough & Upton Court (253 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Langley St Mary's (54 crimes), with a difference of 199 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Slough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central284
Chalvey170
Cippenham Meadows136
Farnham124
Upton111

Safest Wards:

Haymill and Lynch Hill87
Cippenham Green81
Elliman70
Langley Kedermister65
Foxborough37

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Slough & Upton Court253
Chalvey221
Manor Park124
Wexham Road122
Britwell119

Safest Areas:

Cippenham Green81
Haymill & Lynch Hill73
Langley Kederminster65
Elliman60
Langley St Mary's54

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 665 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 183 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (577 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (138 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (547 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (174 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (549 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (150 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (585 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (127 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 482 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (456 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 538 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 111 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (543 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (167 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (542 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (514 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (135 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (493 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (146 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 540.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 665 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025665
June 2025577
May 2025547
April 2025549
March 2025585
February 2025482
January 2025456
December 2024538
November 2024543
October 2024542
September 2024514
August 2024493

A total of 219 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202518
May 202522
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 202423
November 202421
October 202415
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 1191 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 202599
May 2025103
April 2025103
March 2025117
February 202574
January 202590
December 202474
November 2024112
October 2024106
September 202494
August 2024110

A total of 251 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202514
April 202516
March 202515
February 202518
January 202510
December 202429
November 202423
October 202433
September 202433
August 202426

A total of 131 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202512
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20249
August 202419

A total of 1669 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025138
May 2025174
April 2025150
March 2025127
February 202597
January 202592
December 2024111
November 2024167
October 2024156
September 2024135
August 2024139

A total of 514 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202533
May 202546
April 202538
March 202538
February 202542
January 202547
December 202436
November 202454
October 202451
September 202453
August 202427

A total of 217 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202523
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202411
October 202433
September 202432
August 202426

A total of 1332 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 165 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025165
June 2025120
May 2025113
April 202588
March 2025103
February 2025101
January 202596
December 2024101
November 2024103
October 2024129
September 2024129
August 202484

A total of 253 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202520
May 202516
April 202524
March 202526
February 202522
January 202514
December 202412
November 202423
October 202427
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 559 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202535
May 202555
April 202561
March 202534
February 202559
January 202545
December 202453
November 202440
October 202447
September 202441
August 202426

A total of 1174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 97.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025106
May 2025123
April 2025113
March 202590
February 202582
January 202579
December 202476
November 202493
October 202487
September 2024106
August 2024110

A total of 1247 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025124
June 2025105
May 2025107
April 202594
March 202594
February 202595
January 202565
December 202487
November 2024105
October 2024103
September 2024122
August 2024146

A total of 1180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 2025102
May 202580
April 202590
March 202593
February 202581
January 202593
December 202493
November 2024121
October 2024117
September 2024127
August 202495

High Crime Locations Slough in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total34
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order9
Other theft3
Robbery1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences17
Public order5
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Vehicle crime9
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Grasholm Way (Map)
Total19
Drugs18
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Burlington Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime4
Other crime2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Drugs1
Burglary1

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