Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Slough, UK in July 2025 are around 284 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.30 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (52.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (36) incidents (157.14% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • High Street with total crimes: 15
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Slough:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Slough average, with 3,495 crimes compared to 1,264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Slough.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Slough average, with 2,575 crimes compared to 1,203. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Slough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Slough, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central has recorded 284 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Slough, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 3,495. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Slough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Slough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Chalvey170 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows136 31,646 31,628 3
Farnham124 41,618 41,618 4
Britwell and Northborough105 61,049 81,161 5
Upton111 51,104 51,007 8
Langley St Mary's87 101,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke101 7956 111,021 7
Haymill and Lynch Hill87 111,056 7920 10
Colnbrook with Poyle94 8891 121,001 9
Elliman70 13992 9835 13
Wexham Lea93 9808 14895 11
Cippenham Green81 12966 10772 14
Langley Kedermister65 14882 13889 12
Foxborough37 15475 15580 15

Central 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 93 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (83 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202511
May 202516
April 202520
March 202519
February 202516
January 202522
December 202418
November 202422
October 202422
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202561
May 202567
April 202569
March 202583
February 202562
January 202552
December 202472
November 202464
October 202457
September 202486
August 202464

A total of 319 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202534
April 202531
March 202525
February 202517
January 202522
December 202416
November 202440
October 202427
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 202526
April 202520
March 202515
February 202518
January 202512
December 20247
November 202425
October 202410
September 202426
August 202414

A total of 74 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202514
May 202515
April 202512
March 202517
February 202518
January 20253
December 202415
November 202412
October 202420
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 202514
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 435 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202532
May 202533
April 202534
March 202524
February 202517
January 202540
December 202450
November 202443
October 202454
September 202448
August 202427

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 278 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202519
May 202518
April 202516
March 202527
February 202518
January 202514
December 202426
November 202429
October 202434
September 202418
August 202441

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 202411
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 202415
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Vehicle crime9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. High Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Eastbridge (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
6. Victoria Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Colonial Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
10. Grays Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1

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