Crime in Slough Central: statistics, rates and trends
207 crimes were recorded in Slough Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Slough Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Slough Central
- Types of crime in Slough Central
- Slough Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Slough Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Slough Central
- Demographics of Slough Central
- Questions about crime in Slough Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (73), other theft (31) and anti-social behaviour (25) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Slough Central | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 207 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.3 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 3,809 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Slough Central peaked in the year to August 2024 (242 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1).
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 207 | 54.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 233 | 61.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 242 | 63.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 84 | 22.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2021 | 1 | 0.3 | 101.4 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
Compared with England and Wales, Slough Central recorded notably more other theft (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 52 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Other theft | 31 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Slough Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Slough Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | +65% |
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | +98% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +359% |
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | +94% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,119 | 114.5 | +111% |
| Wexham Court | 836 | 116.6 | +115% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | +74% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 559 | 69.6 | +28% |
The 9 locations below account for 100% of the crime recorded in Slough Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grays Place” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grays Place | 51 |
| On or near Mill Street | 39 |
| On or near Stanley Cottages | 33 |
| On or near Benson Close | 32 |
| On or near Cumbrae Close | 22 |
| On or near Galloway Chase | 14 |
| On or near Troutbeck Close | 8 |
| On or near Albion Close | 4 |
| On or near Whittenham Close | 4 |
Of the 182 crimes in Slough Central with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 85 | 46.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
Slough Central has an estimated population of 3,809 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (62%, against 20%), a younger population (3.2%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (4.0%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Slough Central average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Slough Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 4.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 51.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 62.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Slough Central a safe place to live?
Slough Central recorded 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,853rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Slough Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Slough Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Slough Central was down 11% on the year before: 207 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Slough Central?
About 3,809 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 3.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Slough Central?
Slough Central 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.