Crime in Farnham, Slough: statistics, rates and trends
1,076 crimes were recorded in Farnham, Slough in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Farnham, Slough
- Questions about crime in Farnham, Slough
- About this data
1,076 crimes were recorded in Farnham, Slough in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 379 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farnham, Slough has the 647th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farnham, Slough | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,076 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.9 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,157 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farnham, Slough was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,191 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (928). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,076 | 131.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 928 | 113.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,035 | 126.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,028 | 126.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,130 | 138.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,191 | 146.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,084 | 132.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 983 | 120.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,039 | 127.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farnham, Slough over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+51%) and public order (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 379 | 46.5 | 1.36 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 109 | 13.4 | 1.61 | -11% |
| Public order | 96 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +45% |
| Other theft | 95 | 11.6 | 1.82 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 11.6 | 2.36 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 11.3 | 0.74 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 9.7 | 1.43 | +36% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.9 | 1.86 | +146% |
| Robbery | 27 | 3.3 | 2.45 | +238% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.2 | 0.90 | -4% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.3 | 1.64 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 1.2 | 0.73 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farnham, Slough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farnham, Slough recorded 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farnham, Slough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farnham, Slough recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farnham, Slough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farnham, Slough recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farnham, Slough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farnham, Slough recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farnham, Slough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farnham, Slough recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farnham, Slough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farnham, Slough recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farnham, Slough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farnham, Slough recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farnham, Slough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farnham, Slough recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 146% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Farnham, Slough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farnham, Slough recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 238% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farnham, Slough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farnham, Slough recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farnham, Slough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farnham, Slough recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farnham, Slough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farnham, Slough recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farnham, Slough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farnham, Slough recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farnham, Slough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farnham, Slough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Farnham, Slough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farnham, Slough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnham, Slough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Park & Stoke | 540 | 67.3 | -49% |
| Britwell | 584 | 80.7 | -39% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,091 | 111.6 | -15% |
| Northborough & Lynch Hill Valley | 909 | 103.1 | -22% |
| Elliman | 538 | 87.3 | -34% |
| Cippenham Manor | 813 | 84.0 | -36% |
| Cippenham Village | 561 | 68.5 | -48% |
| Chalvey | 700 | 106.8 | -19% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Farnham, Slough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 154 |
| On or near Farnham Road | 145 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Furnival Avenue | 54 |
| On or near Rutland Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Ardrossan Close | 40 |
| On or near Broad Oak | 34 |
| On or near Warwick Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Broad Oak Court | 30 |
| On or near Faraday Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farnham, Slough over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 35.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 321 | 29.8% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 8.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 6.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Farnham, Slough has an estimated population of 8,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farnham, Slough sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farnham, Slough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 38.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Farnham, Slough a safe place to live?
Farnham, Slough recorded 131.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Farnham, Slough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 379 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (109).
Is crime in Farnham, Slough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnham, Slough was up 16% on the year before: 1,076 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 928 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farnham, Slough?
Farnham, Slough is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Farnham, Slough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.