Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Slough, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.00 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 Upton, encompassing approximately 90,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Aldin Avenue South with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5

How safe is Upton?

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

  • Relative to Slough:

    • In 2024, Upton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Slough average, with 1104 crimes compared to 1264.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Upton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Slough.

    • In 2023, Upton had fewer crimes than the Slough average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 1,203. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Slough, Upton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Upton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upton has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 1.42 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Slough, UK

In 2024, the total Upton crimes were 1,104. The crime rate of Upton in 2024 was 19.66 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Slough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upton were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.08 (year) or 1.76 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Slough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
Central253 13,495 12,575 1
Chalvey147 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows145 31,646 31,628 3
Farnham128 41,618 41,618 4
Britwell and Northborough97 61,049 81,161 5
Haymill and Lynch Hill99 51,056 7920 10
Langley St Mary's72 81,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke59 12956 111,021 7
Colnbrook with Poyle69 9891 121,001 9
Elliman66 10992 9835 13
Cippenham Green59 13966 10772 14
Wexham Lea62 11808 14895 11
Langley Kedermister53 14882 13889 12
Foxborough25 15475 15580 15

Upton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202540
March 202528
February 202521
January 202527
December 202438
November 202427
October 202432
September 202425
August 202419
July 202423
June 202476
May 202429

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202513
February 202522
January 20256
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 202410
July 202428
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20243
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Upton in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Aldin Avenue South (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
4. Upton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Harewood Place (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Hermitage Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spicer Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Arundel Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Buckland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1

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