Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, UK in January 2026 are around 1,365 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 8.61 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (515) incidents (-3.20% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (155) incidents (-7.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (119) incidents (5.31% increase)
Slough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 28
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17

Slough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (237 crimes), and the safest, Foxborough (25 crimes), is 212 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Slough.

Similarly, the area of Chalvey (191 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Colnbrook & Poyle (49 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Slough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central237
Chalvey147
Cippenham Meadows126
Farnham109
Elliman92

Safest Wards:

Baylis and Stoke70
Haymill and Lynch Hill66
Cippenham Green53
Colnbrook with Poyle49
Foxborough25

Most Dangerous Areas:

Chalvey191
Central Slough & Upton Court169
Wexham Road128
Manor Park109
Wexham Lea102

Safest Areas:

Langley Foxborough64
Langley St Mary's64
Elliman62
Cippenham Green53
Colnbrook & Poyle49

Slough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (515 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 532 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 168 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (552 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (155 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (491 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (200 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (555 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (136 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (555 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (172 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202521
November 202516
October 202520
September 202521
August 202522
July 202514
June 202523
May 202515
April 202512
March 20258
February 202512

A total of 6605 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 550.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 665 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026515
December 2025532
November 2025552
October 2025491
September 2025555
August 2025555
July 2025665
June 2025577
May 2025547
April 2025549
March 2025585
February 2025482

A total of 1607 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026155
December 2025168
November 2025155
October 2025131
September 2025136
August 2025172
July 2025165
June 2025120
May 2025113
April 202588
March 2025103
February 2025101

A total of 200 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 202522
November 202515
October 202518
September 202521
August 202512
July 202519
June 202515
May 202514
April 202516
March 202515
February 202518

A total of 258 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202527
November 202530
October 202520
September 202531
August 202524
July 202523
June 202518
May 202522
April 202515
March 202514
February 20259

A total of 135 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202610
December 20258
November 202517
October 202514
September 202510
August 202512
July 20259
June 202512
May 202510
April 202512
March 202515
February 20256

A total of 681 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202650
December 202563
November 202583
October 202560
September 202568
August 202550
July 202563
June 202535
May 202555
April 202561
March 202534
February 202559

A total of 1201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202686
December 2025106
November 202597
October 202591
September 202596
August 2025102
July 2025109
June 2025106
May 2025123
April 2025113
March 202590
February 202582

A total of 528 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202657
December 202549
November 202553
October 202554
September 202534
August 202535
July 202549
June 202533
May 202546
April 202538
March 202538
February 202542

A total of 1271 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026102
December 202577
November 202596
October 2025124
September 2025119
August 2025134
July 2025124
June 2025105
May 2025107
April 202594
March 202594
February 202595

A total of 1280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026119
December 2025113
November 2025108
October 2025120
September 2025109
August 2025106
July 2025109
June 202599
May 2025103
April 2025103
March 2025117
February 202574

A total of 294 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202628
December 202526
November 202528
October 202523
September 202531
August 202525
July 202525
June 202520
May 202516
April 202524
March 202526
February 202522

A total of 1700 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026118
December 202592
November 2025136
October 2025200
September 2025132
August 2025153
July 2025183
June 2025138
May 2025174
April 2025150
March 2025127
February 202597

A total of 1038 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202671
December 202567
November 202582
October 2025102
September 202574
August 2025108
July 202588
June 2025102
May 202580
April 202590
March 202593
February 202581

High Crime Locations Slough in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs5
Public order4
Other theft4
Robbery2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson4
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2
Public order2
4. Connaught Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
5. Burlington Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1

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