Crime in Langley Meads: statistics, rates and trends
601 crimes were recorded in Langley Meads in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Langley Meads
- Questions about crime in Langley Meads
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (183), vehicle crime (78) and other theft (59) made up 53% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Langley Meads | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 601 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.0 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,418 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Langley Meads of any year here (601 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 601 | 81.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 696 | 93.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 738 | 99.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 738 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 742 | 100.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 715 | 96.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 803 | 108.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 612 | 82.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 629 | 84.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Langley Meads recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate) and drugs (85% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (28% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 47 to 59, while drugs fell from 148 to 45 and anti-social behaviour fell from 79 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 24.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 10.5 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Other theft | 59 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Drugs | 45 | 6.1 | 3.3 | -70% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 3.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Langley Meads; the highest is Wexham Court (116.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Slough Central (54.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley Meads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Foxborough | 613 | 103.7 | +28% |
| Langley Marish | 678 | 77.6 | -4% |
| Langley St Mary's | 394 | 60.5 | -25% |
| Colnbrook & Poyle | 897 | 105.2 | +30% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | +17% |
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | +33% |
| Wexham Court | 836 | 116.6 | +44% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Langley Meads over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (96).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Grasholm Way | 57 |
| On or near Tithe Court | 56 |
| On or near Blunden Drive | 41 |
| On or near Heron Drive | 37 |
| On or near Maplin Park | 34 |
| On or near New Road | 26 |
| On or near Mead Walk | 20 |
| On or near Formby Close | 19 |
| On or near Huntington Place | 15 |
Of the 555 crimes in Langley Meads with a recorded outcome, 46% 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 46 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 46.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 27.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Langley Meads has an estimated population of 7,418 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (30%, against 20%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Langley Meads average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Langley Meads | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Langley Meads a safe place to live?
Langley Meads recorded 81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,802nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Langley Meads?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (78).
Is crime in Langley Meads going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley Meads was down 14% on the year before: 601 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 696 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Langley Meads?
About 7,418 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Langley Meads?
Langley Meads 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.