Crime in Farnham, Slough: statistics, rates and trends
1,084 crimes were recorded in Farnham, Slough in the 12 months to August 2026, 132.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Farnham, Slough at a glance
- Crime trends in Farnham, Slough
- Types of crime in Farnham, Slough
- Farnham, Slough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Farnham, Slough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Farnham, Slough
- Demographics of Farnham, Slough
- Questions about crime in Farnham, Slough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (396), shoplifting (108) and anti-social behaviour (98) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Farnham, Slough | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,084 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.9 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,157 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Farnham, Slough peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,190 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (935). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,084 | 132.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 935 | 114.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,037 | 127.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,016 | 124.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,119 | 137.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,190 | 145.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,086 | 133.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 986 | 120.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,063 | 130.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 88 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 113 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 89 |
Compared with England and Wales, Farnham, Slough recorded notably more robbery (2.3 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (86% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (22% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 59 to 98 and public order rose from 71 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 396 | 48.5 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 108 | 13.2 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 98 | 12.0 | 15.4 | +66% |
| Other theft | 94 | 11.5 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Public order | 91 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 11.0 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Robbery | 26 | 3.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Farnham, Slough has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnham, Slough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -48% |
| Britwell | 579 | 80.0 | -40% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | -14% |
| Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | 918 | 104.1 | -22% |
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | -33% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | -38% |
| Cippenham Village | 568 | 69.4 | -48% |
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Farnham, Slough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (154).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 154 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 147 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Furnival Avenue | 70 |
| On or near Rutland Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Ardrossan Close | 41 |
| On or near Silverhill Court | 33 |
| On or near Broad Oak Court | 31 |
| On or near Broad Oak | 29 |
| On or near Perth Avenue | 29 |
Of the 986 crimes in Farnham, Slough with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 98 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 388 | 39.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 313 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Farnham, Slough has an estimated population of 8,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (39%, against 20%), less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farnham, Slough average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Farnham, Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Farnham, Slough a safe place to live?
Farnham, Slough recorded 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 625th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Farnham, Slough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 396 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (108).
Is crime in Farnham, Slough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnham, Slough was up 16% on the year before: 1,084 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 935 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farnham, Slough?
About 8,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farnham, Slough?
Farnham, Slough 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.