Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Slough, UK in February 2025 are around 198 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.21 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Central has recorded 198 crimes with crime rate of 1.87 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)
Chalvey114 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows85 41,646 31,628 3
Farnham91 31,618 41,618 4
Britwell and Northborough82 51,049 81,161 5
Upton73 91,104 51,007 8
Langley St Mary's78 81,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke80 6956 111,021 7
Haymill and Lynch Hill79 71,056 7920 10
Colnbrook with Poyle50 12891 121,001 9
Elliman61 11992 9835 13
Cippenham Green39 14966 10772 14
Langley Kedermister71 10882 13889 12
Wexham Lea36 15808 14895 11
Foxborough43 13475 15580 15

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (78 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202514
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 20247
March 202411

A total of 979 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202562
January 202552
December 202472
November 202464
October 202457
September 202486
August 202464
July 202485
June 2024178
May 202495
April 202478
March 202486

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202512
December 20247
November 202425
October 202410
September 202426
August 202414
July 202412
June 202446
May 202421
April 202417
March 202428

A total of 326 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202522
December 202416
November 202440
October 202427
September 202420
August 202424
July 202428
June 202434
May 202432
April 202427
March 202439

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20244
April 20248
March 202415

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 202522
December 202418
November 202422
October 202422
September 202410
August 202419
July 202425
June 202448
May 202424
April 202413
March 202419

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 202415
November 202414
October 20249
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 20248
May 202415
April 202417
March 202410

A total of 369 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202514
December 202426
November 202429
October 202434
September 202418
August 202441
July 202435
June 202470
May 202431
April 202423
March 202430

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 202411
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249

A total of 99 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 202411
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 202416
May 202415
April 202416
March 202410

A total of 517 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202540
December 202450
November 202443
October 202454
September 202448
August 202427
July 202431
June 202464
May 202454
April 202452
March 202437

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 20253
December 202415
November 202412
October 202420
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 202424
May 202415
April 202425
March 202417

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410

High Crime Locations Central in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime4
Public order3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Queensmere Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Drugs2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Eastbridge (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Grays Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
8. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft1
10. Upton Park (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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