Crime in Langley Meads: statistics, rates and trends
607 crimes were recorded in Langley Meads in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Langley Meads at a glance
- Crime trends in Langley Meads
- Types of crime in Langley Meads
- Langley Meads compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Langley Meads
- What happened after crimes were reported in Langley Meads
- Population and deprivation in Langley Meads
- Questions about crime in Langley Meads
- About this data
607 crimes were recorded in Langley Meads in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 181 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Langley Meads has the 1,788th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Langley Meads | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 607 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.8 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,418 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Langley Meads was highest in the year to July 2020 (786 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (594). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 607 | 81.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 683 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 741 | 99.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 736 | 99.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 734 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 751 | 101.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 786 | 106.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 594 | 80.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 639 | 86.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Langley Meads 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 vehicle crime, drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in drugs (-52%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 181 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 10.0 | 2.03 | +1% |
| Drugs | 63 | 8.5 | 2.60 | -52% |
| Other theft | 55 | 7.4 | 1.16 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 7.3 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Public order | 47 | 6.3 | 0.95 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.7 | 0.83 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 3.2 | 3.93 | +300% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.1 | 0.88 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +7% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.80 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.7 | 0.40 | -29% |
Violence and sexual offences in Langley Meads
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Langley Meads recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Langley Meads
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Langley Meads recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Langley Meads
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Langley Meads recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Langley Meads
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Langley Meads recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Langley Meads
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Langley Meads recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Langley Meads
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Langley Meads recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Langley Meads
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Langley Meads recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Langley Meads
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Langley Meads recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Langley Meads
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Langley Meads recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Langley Meads
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Langley Meads recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Langley Meads
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Langley Meads recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Langley Meads
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Langley Meads recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Langley Meads
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Langley Meads recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Langley Meads
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Langley Meads recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Langley Meads, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Langley Meads.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley Meads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Foxborough | 605 | 102.3 | +25% |
| Langley Marish | 681 | 77.9 | -5% |
| Langley St Mary's | 385 | 59.1 | -28% |
| Colnbrook & Poyle | 900 | 105.6 | +29% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | +17% |
| Upton Lea | 1,323 | 105.1 | +28% |
| Wexham Court | 835 | 116.4 | +42% |
| Slough Central | 196 | 51.5 | -37% |
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 Langley Meads over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Grasholm Way | 74 |
| On or near Tithe Court | 49 |
| On or near Blunden Drive | 40 |
| On or near Heron Drive | 37 |
| On or near Maplin Park | 30 |
| On or near New Road | 23 |
| On or near Formby Close | 22 |
| On or near Mead Walk | 18 |
| On or near Huntington Place | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Langley Meads 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 | 255 | 42.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 158 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 10.7% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Langley Meads has an estimated population of 7,418. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Langley Meads sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Langley Meads |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Langley Meads a safe place to live?
Langley Meads recorded 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Langley Meads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (74).
Is crime in Langley Meads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley Meads was down 11% on the year before: 607 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 683 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Langley Meads?
Langley Meads 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 Langley Meads. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.