Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, UK in May 2025 are around 1,425 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 8.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (547) incidents (-0.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (123) incidents (8.85% increase)
Slough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 15

Slough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (253 crimes), and the safest, Foxborough (25 crimes), is 228 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Slough.

Similarly, the area of Central Slough & Upton Court (229 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Elliman (47 crimes), with a difference of 182 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Slough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central253
Chalvey147
Cippenham Meadows145
Farnham128
Haymill and Lynch Hill99

Safest Wards:

Wexham Lea62
Baylis and Stoke59
Cippenham Green59
Langley Kedermister53
Foxborough25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Slough & Upton Court229
Chalvey189
Manor Park128
Britwell109
Cippenham Meadows103

Safest Areas:

Cippenham Green59
Langley Kederminster58
Langley St Mary's55
Langley Foxborough54
Elliman47

Slough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 614 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 166 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1170 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202515
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20245
October 202414
September 20249
August 202419
July 202421
June 202420

A total of 1396 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 202588
March 2025103
February 2025101
January 202596
December 2024101
November 2024103
October 2024129
September 2024129
August 202484
July 2024121
June 2024228

A total of 1776 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025174
April 2025150
March 2025127
February 202597
January 202592
December 2024111
November 2024167
October 2024156
September 2024135
August 2024139
July 2024166
June 2024262

A total of 561 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202561
March 202534
February 202559
January 202545
December 202453
November 202440
October 202447
September 202441
August 202426
July 202440
June 202460

A total of 295 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202526
February 202522
January 202514
December 202412
November 202423
October 202427
September 202423
August 202421
July 202433
June 202454

A total of 279 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202515
February 202518
January 202510
December 202429
November 202423
October 202433
September 202433
August 202426
July 202420
June 202442

A total of 1329 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 110.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025123
April 2025113
March 202590
February 202582
January 202579
December 202476
November 202493
October 202487
September 2024106
August 2024110
July 2024106
June 2024264

A total of 245 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259
January 20259
December 202423
November 202421
October 202415
September 202420
August 202430
July 202421
June 202446

A total of 7033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 586.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025547
April 2025549
March 2025585
February 2025482
January 2025456
December 2024538
November 2024543
October 2024542
September 2024514
August 2024493
July 2024614
June 20241170

A total of 264 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 202512
January 202515
December 202416
November 202411
October 202433
September 202432
August 202426
July 202426
June 202458

A total of 1280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202590
March 202593
February 202581
January 202593
December 202493
November 2024121
October 2024117
September 2024127
August 202495
July 202476
June 2024214

A total of 589 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202538
March 202538
February 202542
January 202547
December 202436
November 202454
October 202451
September 202453
August 202427
July 202465
June 202492

A total of 1368 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 2025103
March 2025117
February 202574
January 202590
December 202474
November 2024112
October 2024106
September 202494
August 2024110
July 2024139
June 2024246

A total of 1413 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202594
March 202594
February 202595
January 202565
December 202487
November 2024105
October 2024103
September 2024122
August 2024146
July 2024127
June 2024268

High Crime Locations Slough in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Other crime2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Bicycle theft1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft3
6. Connaught Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1

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