Crime in Herschel Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,741 crimes were recorded in Herschel Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 249.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Herschel Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Herschel Park
- Types of crime in Herschel Park
- Herschel Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Herschel Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Herschel Park
- Demographics of Herschel Park
- Questions about crime in Herschel Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (980), public order (285) and anti-social behaviour (240) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 121st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Herschel Park | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,741 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 249.5 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,986 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Herschel Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,120 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (2,253). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,741 | 249.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,755 | 250.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,928 | 266.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,860 | 260.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,120 | 284.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,656 | 241.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,385 | 217.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,261 | 205.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,253 | 205.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 223 |
| July 2026 | 240 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 254 |
| April 2026 | 215 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 209 |
| December 2025 | 202 |
| November 2025 | 246 |
| October 2025 | 236 |
| September 2025 | 240 |
Compared with England and Wales, Herschel Park recorded notably more bicycle theft (6.1 times the national rate), robbery (4.4 times the national rate) and drugs (4.2 times the national rate). On the year before, drugs rose from 99 to 151 and other crime rose from 32 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 370 to 229 and theft from the person fell from 78 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 980 | 89.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 285 | 25.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 21.8 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 229 | 20.8 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Other theft | 207 | 18.8 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 156 | 14.2 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 14.2 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Drugs | 151 | 13.7 | 3.3 | +53% |
| Burglary | 83 | 7.6 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Robbery | 66 | 6.0 | 1.4 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 64 | 5.8 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 55 | 5.0 | 0.8 | +20% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 2.5 | 1.0 | -10% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Herschel Park has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Herschel Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | -58% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -78% |
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | -64% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | -54% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | -62% |
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | -57% |
| Cippenham Manor | 799 | 82.6 | -67% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | -72% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Herschel Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (379).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 379 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 294 |
| On or near Parking Area | 249 |
| On or near High Street | 172 |
| On or near Nightclub | 155 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 134 |
| On or near The Grove | 93 |
| On or near Bishops Road | 72 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 69 |
| On or near Herschel Street | 67 |
Of the 2,501 crimes in Herschel Park with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 899 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 746 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 337 | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 171 | 6.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 119 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Herschel Park has an estimated population of 10,986 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (55%, against 20%), a younger population (5.4%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (7.6%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Herschel Park average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Herschel Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 55.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Herschel Park a safe place to live?
Herschel Park recorded 249.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 121st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Herschel Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 980 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (285).
Is crime in Herschel Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herschel Park was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,741 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,755 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Herschel Park?
About 10,986 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Herschel Park?
Herschel Park 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.