Crime Rate in Slough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Slough

The total recorded crimes in Slough, UK in March 2025 are around 1,359 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Slough crime rate of 8.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (585) incidents (21.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (127) incidents (30.93% increase)
  • Other theft: (117) incidents (58.11% increase)
Slough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17

Slough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (240 crimes), and the safest, Foxborough (28 crimes), is 212 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Slough.

Similarly, the area of Central Slough & Upton Court (212 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Langley St Mary's (40 crimes), with a difference of 172 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Slough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central240
Chalvey145
Farnham116
Cippenham Meadows99
Upton89

Safest Wards:

Cippenham Green70
Langley Kedermister62
Colnbrook with Poyle61
Wexham Lea59
Foxborough28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Slough & Upton Court212
Chalvey181
Wexham Road122
Manor Park116
Langley Foxborough89

Safest Areas:

Cippenham Meadows63
Colnbrook & Poyle61
Langley Kederminster54
Elliman53
Langley St Mary's40

Slough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 1212 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 121.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 268 reported cases.

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

A total of 1093 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 109.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 264 reported cases.

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

A total of 1110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 214 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 505 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 92 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 5937 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 593.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1170 reported cases.

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

A total of 237 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 58 reported cases.

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

A total of 445 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

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

A total of 1162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 116.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 246 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

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

A total of 249 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 42 reported cases.

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

A total of 1195 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 228 reported cases.

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

A total of 1452 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 145.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 262 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Slough in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Drugs1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary2
Robbery1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
4. Elmshott Lane (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
5. High Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
Burglary1
6. Eastbridge (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3

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