Crime in Baylis & Salt Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,119 crimes were recorded in Baylis & Salt Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Baylis & Salt Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Baylis & Salt Hill
- Types of crime in Baylis & Salt Hill
- Baylis & Salt Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Baylis & Salt Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Baylis & Salt Hill
- Demographics of Baylis & Salt Hill
- Questions about crime in Baylis & Salt Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (427), anti-social behaviour (139) and vehicle crime (127) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Baylis & Salt Hill | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,119 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.5 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,777 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Baylis & Salt Hill peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,146 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (900). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,119 | 114.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 959 | 98.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,050 | 107.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,146 | 117.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 935 | 95.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 976 | 99.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 999 | 102.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 900 | 92.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 942 | 96.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 109 |
| July 2026 | 109 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 80 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Baylis & Salt Hill recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.1 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.6 times the national rate) and other theft (54% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (75% below) and burglary (37% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 21 to 34 and vehicle crime rose from 92 to 127.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 427 | 43.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 14.2 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 13.0 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Other theft | 97 | 9.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 82 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 3.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Baylis & Salt Hill; the highest is Herschel Park (249.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Slough Central (54.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Baylis & Salt Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | -22% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -39% |
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | -8% |
| Farnham | 1,084 | 132.9 | +16% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -53% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | -28% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +118% |
| Cippenham Village | 568 | 69.4 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Baylis & Salt Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harris Gardens” and “Thirkleby Close” (63 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harris Gardens | 63 |
| On or near Thirkleby Close | 63 |
| On or near Windmill Road | 58 |
| On or near Hadlow Court | 56 |
| On or near Hartland Close | 54 |
| On or near Buckingham Avenue East | 53 |
| On or near White Close | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near John Taylor Court | 42 |
| On or near Salt Hill Drive | 42 |
Of the 980 crimes in Baylis & Salt Hill with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 139 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 145 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Baylis & Salt Hill has an estimated population of 9,777 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (42%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Baylis & Salt Hill average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Baylis & Salt Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Baylis & Salt Hill a safe place to live?
Baylis & Salt Hill recorded 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Baylis & Salt Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 427 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (139).
Is crime in Baylis & Salt Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Baylis & Salt Hill was up 17% on the year before: 1,119 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 959 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Baylis & Salt Hill?
About 9,777 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Baylis & Salt Hill?
Baylis & Salt Hill is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.