Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Slough, UK in January 2026 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.25 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (5.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (56.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (73.33% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17
  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 14

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 January 2026 the Central has recorded 237 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Chalvey147 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows126 31,646 31,628 3
Farnham109 41,618 41,618 4
Britwell and Northborough74 101,049 81,161 5
Upton79 71,104 51,007 8
Elliman92 5992 9835 13
Langley St Mary's87 61,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke70 11956 111,021 7
Haymill and Lynch Hill66 121,056 7920 10
Langley Kedermister76 8882 13889 12
Colnbrook with Poyle49 14891 121,001 9
Wexham Lea75 9808 14895 11
Cippenham Green53 13966 10772 14
Foxborough25 15475 15580 15

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (75 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202511
November 202525
October 202514
September 20255
August 20257
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 202510
March 20253
February 202514

A total of 878 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 202571
November 202565
October 202571
September 202575
August 202586
July 202593
June 202561
May 202567
April 202569
March 202583
February 202562

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202515
November 202535
October 202538
September 202527
August 202518
July 202537
June 202526
May 202534
April 202531
March 202525
February 202517

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

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20259
November 202510
October 20253
September 20254
August 202512
July 20258
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202520
November 202516
October 202515
September 202512
August 202514
July 202515
June 202512
May 202526
April 202520
March 202515
February 202518

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202520
November 202525
October 202523
September 202520
August 202523
July 202522
June 202511
May 202516
April 202520
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 237 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202517
November 202519
October 202523
September 202516
August 202525
July 202518
June 202519
May 202518
April 202516
March 202527
February 202518

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202521
November 202521
October 202521
September 202519
August 202529
July 202536
June 202514
May 202515
April 202512
March 202517
February 202518

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202636
December 202523
November 202530
October 202528
September 202520
August 202544
July 202533
June 202532
May 202533
April 202534
March 202524
February 202517

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 202511
November 20253
October 20256
September 20256
August 20256
July 20254
June 202511
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20258
October 202512
September 202510
August 20257
July 20258
June 20258
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255

A total of 56 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20253
October 20257
September 20257
August 20259
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251

High Crime Locations Central in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Connaught Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
4. High Street (Map)
Total13
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Victoria Road (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Eastbridge (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Herschel Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
10. Canada Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2

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