Crime Rate in Upton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton

The total recorded crimes in Upton, Slough, UK in July 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton crime rate of 1.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Upton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Chichester Court with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Upton has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 1.23 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)CrimesRank (Upton)
Central284 13,495 12,575 1
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
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

Upton 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 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202517
April 202510
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20248
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 202415
October 20248
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202537
May 202533
April 202540
March 202528
February 202521
January 202527
December 202438
November 202427
October 202432
September 202425
August 202419

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202520
May 20255
April 20253
March 202513
February 202522
January 20256
December 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Upton in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Chichester Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
5. Harewood Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
6. Aldin Avenue South (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Spicer Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Nixey Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Whitehouse Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Chadwick Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1

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