Crime in Langley St Mary's: statistics, rates and trends
385 crimes were recorded in Langley St Mary's in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Langley St Mary's at a glance
- Crime trends in Langley St Mary's
- Types of crime in Langley St Mary's
- Langley St Mary's compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Langley St Mary's
- What happened after crimes were reported in Langley St Mary's
- Population and deprivation in Langley St Mary's
- Questions about crime in Langley St Mary's
- About this data
385 crimes were recorded in Langley St Mary's in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 169 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Langley St Mary's has the 2,636th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Langley St Mary's | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 385 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,510 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Langley St Mary's was highest in the year to July 2021 (460 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (292). Over the whole period it rose 32%, 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 | 385 | 59.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 333 | 51.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 406 | 62.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 407 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 382 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 460 | 70.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 366 | 56.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 307 | 47.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 292 | 44.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Langley St Mary's 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+44%) and anti-social behaviour (+24%). The largest falls were in other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 26.0 | 0.76 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 7.5 | 1.53 | +44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +20% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +6% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +27% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.8 | 2.24 | +71% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.95 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 0.36 | -20% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.22 | -73% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.34 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Langley St Mary's
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Langley St Mary's recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Langley St Mary's
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Langley St Mary's recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Langley St Mary's
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Langley St Mary's recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Langley St Mary's
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Langley St Mary's recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Langley St Mary's
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Langley St Mary's recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Langley St Mary's
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Langley St Mary's recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Langley St Mary's
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Langley St Mary's recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Langley St Mary's
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Langley St Mary's recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Langley St Mary's
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Langley St Mary's recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Langley St Mary's
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Langley St Mary's recorded 6 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 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Langley St Mary's
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Langley St Mary's recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Langley St Mary's
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Langley St Mary's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Langley St Mary's
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Langley St Mary's recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Langley St Mary's, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Langley St Mary's.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley St Mary's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Marish | 681 | 77.9 | +32% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | +62% |
| Langley Foxborough | 605 | 102.3 | +73% |
| Langley Meads | 607 | 81.8 | +38% |
| Upton Lea | 1,323 | 105.1 | +78% |
| Wexham Court | 835 | 116.4 | +97% |
| Slough Central | 196 | 51.5 | -13% |
| Herschel Park | 2,772 | 252.3 | +327% |
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 St Mary's over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kenyon Way | 36 |
| On or near Gilmore Close | 32 |
| On or near Chadwick Road | 30 |
| On or near Station Road | 20 |
| On or near Downs Road | 18 |
| On or near Waterside Drive | 18 |
| On or near Maryside | 17 |
| On or near The Drive | 13 |
| On or near Foxherne | 12 |
| On or near Barchester Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Langley St Mary's 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.3% |
Langley St Mary's has an estimated population of 6,510. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Langley St Mary's sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Langley St Mary's |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Langley St Mary's a safe place to live?
Langley St Mary's recorded 59.1 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 St Mary's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Langley St Mary's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley St Mary's was up 16% on the year before: 385 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 333 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Langley St Mary's?
Langley St Mary's 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 St Mary's. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.