Crime in Langley St Mary's: statistics, rates and trends
394 crimes were recorded in Langley St Mary's in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Langley St Mary's
- Questions about crime in Langley St Mary's
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (164), anti-social behaviour (56) and vehicle crime (53) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Langley St Mary's | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 394 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.5 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,510 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Langley St Mary's peaked in the year to August 2021 (476 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (292). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 394 | 60.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 322 | 49.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 423 | 65.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 392 | 60.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 363 | 55.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 476 | 73.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 369 | 56.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 318 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 44.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Langley St Mary's recorded notably more vehicle crime (64% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and anti-social behaviour (44% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 35 to 53 and anti-social behaviour rose from 41 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 25.2 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 2.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Langley St Mary's; the highest is Herschel Park (249.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Slough Central (54.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Langley St Mary's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Marish | 678 | 77.6 | +28% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | +56% |
| Langley Foxborough | 613 | 103.7 | +71% |
| Langley Meads | 601 | 81.0 | +34% |
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | +78% |
| Wexham Court | 836 | 116.6 | +93% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -10% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +312% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Langley St Mary's over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kenyon Way” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kenyon Way | 34 |
| On or near Chadwick Road | 32 |
| On or near Gilmore Close | 29 |
| On or near Downs Road | 18 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
| On or near Waterside Drive | 18 |
| On or near Maryside | 16 |
| On or near The Drive | 15 |
| On or near Barchester Road | 14 |
| On or near Mina Avenue | 13 |
Of the 338 crimes in Langley St Mary's with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 34.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Langley St Mary's has an estimated population of 6,510 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Langley St Mary's average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Langley St Mary's | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Langley St Mary's a safe place to live?
Langley St Mary's recorded 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Langley St Mary's?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 164 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Langley St Mary's going up or down?
Recorded crime in Langley St Mary's was up 22% on the year before: 394 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Langley St Mary's?
About 6,510 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Langley St Mary's?
Langley St Mary's 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.