Crime in Slough Central: statistics, rates and trends
196 crimes were recorded in Slough Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Slough Central
- Questions about crime in Slough Central
- About this data
196 crimes were recorded in Slough Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Slough Central has the 2,962nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Slough Central | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 196 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,809 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Slough Central was highest in the year to July 2024 (252 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1). Over the whole period it rose 19500%, against a fall of 5% 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 | 196 | 51.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 233 | 61.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 252 | 66.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 57 | 15.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1 | 0.3 | 101.3 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Slough Central 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 other theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-62%) and violence and sexual offences (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 17.1 | 0.50 | -12% |
| Other theft | 31 | 8.1 | 1.27 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -62% |
| Public order | 18 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 3.4 | 0.69 | -19% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.6 | 1.17 | +20% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.54 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Slough Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Slough Central recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Slough Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Slough Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Slough Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Slough Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Slough Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Slough Central recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Slough Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Slough Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Slough Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Slough Central recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Slough Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Slough Central recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Slough Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Slough Central recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Slough Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Slough Central recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Slough Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Slough Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Slough Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Slough Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Slough Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Slough Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Slough Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Slough Central recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Slough Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Slough Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Slough Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliman | 538 | 87.3 | +70% |
| Upton Lea | 1,323 | 105.1 | +104% |
| Herschel Park | 2,772 | 252.3 | +390% |
| Chalvey | 700 | 106.8 | +108% |
| Baylis & Salt Hill | 1,091 | 111.6 | +117% |
| Wexham Court | 835 | 116.4 | +126% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | +86% |
| Manor Park & Stoke | 540 | 67.3 | +31% |
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 Slough Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grays Place | 57 |
| On or near Benson Close | 31 |
| On or near Stanley Cottages | 30 |
| On or near Mill Street | 26 |
| On or near Cumbrae Close | 22 |
| On or near Galloway Chase | 14 |
| On or near Troutbeck Close | 8 |
| On or near Whittenham Close | 4 |
| On or near Albion Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Slough Central 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 | 80 | 40.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 10.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% |
Slough Central has an estimated population of 3,809. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Slough Central sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Slough Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 62.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Slough Central a safe place to live?
Slough Central recorded 51.5 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 Slough Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (31).
Is crime in Slough Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Slough Central was down 16% on the year before: 196 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Slough Central?
Slough Central 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 Slough Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.