Crime in Herschel Park: statistics, rates and trends
2,772 crimes were recorded in Herschel Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 252.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Herschel Park
- Questions about crime in Herschel Park
- About this data
2,772 crimes were recorded in Herschel Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 252.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 987 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Herschel Park has the 118th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Herschel Park | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,772 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 252.3 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,986 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Herschel Park was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,157 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (2,209). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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 | 2,772 | 252.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,713 | 247.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,016 | 274.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,795 | 254.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,157 | 287.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,587 | 235.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,389 | 217.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,250 | 204.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,209 | 201.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 254 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Herschel Park 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, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other crime (+56%) and drugs (+54%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-31%) and theft from the person (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 987 | 89.8 | 2.62 | +7% |
| Public order | 288 | 26.2 | 3.95 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 244 | 22.2 | 2.68 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 241 | 21.9 | 1.43 | +8% |
| Other theft | 207 | 18.8 | 2.95 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 14.6 | 2.15 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 14.2 | 2.88 | +25% |
| Drugs | 146 | 13.3 | 4.06 | +54% |
| Burglary | 81 | 7.4 | 2.08 | +3% |
| Robbery | 70 | 6.4 | 4.72 | +15% |
| Theft from the person | 63 | 5.7 | 3.39 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 57 | 5.2 | 6.30 | +24% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.8 | 1.81 | +56% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 2.7 | 2.81 | -3% |
Violence and sexual offences in Herschel Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Herschel Park recorded 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (89.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 35.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Herschel Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Herschel Park recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Herschel Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Herschel Park recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Herschel Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Herschel Park recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Herschel Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Herschel Park recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Herschel Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Herschel Park recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Herschel Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Herschel Park recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Herschel Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Herschel Park recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Herschel Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Herschel Park recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Herschel Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Herschel Park recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Herschel Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Herschel Park recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Herschel Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Herschel Park recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Herschel Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Herschel Park recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Herschel Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Herschel Park recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Herschel Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Herschel Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Herschel Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalvey | 700 | 106.8 | -58% |
| Slough Central | 196 | 51.5 | -80% |
| Elliman | 538 | 87.3 | -65% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,091 | 111.6 | -56% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | -62% |
| Upton Lea | 1,323 | 105.1 | -58% |
| Cippenham Manor | 813 | 84.0 | -67% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 540 | 67.3 | -73% |
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 Herschel Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 390 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 309 |
| On or near Parking Area | 252 |
| On or near High Street | 175 |
| On or near Nightclub | 171 |
| On or near Burlington Road | 125 |
| On or near The Grove | 95 |
| On or near Bishops Road | 79 |
| On or near Herschel Street | 68 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 67 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Herschel Park 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 | 898 | 32.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 781 | 28.2% |
| Under investigation | 325 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 241 | 8.7% |
| Local resolution | 178 | 6.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 118 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 4 | 0.1% |
Herschel Park has an estimated population of 10,986. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Herschel Park sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Herschel Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 31.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 55.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Herschel Park a safe place to live?
Herschel Park recorded 252.3 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 Herschel Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 987 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (288).
Is crime in Herschel Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Herschel Park was up 2% on the year before: 2,772 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,713 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Herschel Park?
Herschel Park 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 Herschel Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.