Crime in Upton Lea: statistics, rates and trends
1,323 crimes were recorded in Upton Lea in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Upton Lea at a glance
- Crime trends in Upton Lea
- Types of crime in Upton Lea
- Upton Lea compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upton Lea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upton Lea
- Population and deprivation in Upton Lea
- Questions about crime in Upton Lea
- About this data
1,323 crimes were recorded in Upton Lea in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 479 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Upton Lea has the 1,120th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Upton Lea | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,323 | 17,242 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 103.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 12,589 | 167,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Upton Lea was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,444 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,140). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,323 | 105.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,140 | 90.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,187 | 94.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,287 | 102.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,332 | 105.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,444 | 114.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,295 | 102.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,247 | 99.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,330 | 105.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 117 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Upton Lea 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, other theft.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+26%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 479 | 38.0 | 1.11 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 12.1 | 1.46 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 139 | 11.0 | 0.72 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 9.9 | 2.02 | +16% |
| Other theft | 102 | 8.1 | 1.27 | +13% |
| Public order | 93 | 7.4 | 1.11 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +15% |
| Robbery | 35 | 2.8 | 2.06 | +84% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +58% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 2.0 | 2.41 | +19% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 1.3 | 0.75 | -41% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.1 | 1.15 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Upton Lea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Upton Lea recorded 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 36.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Upton Lea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Upton Lea recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Upton Lea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Upton Lea recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Upton Lea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Upton Lea recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Upton Lea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Upton Lea recorded 102 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 13% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Upton Lea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Upton Lea recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Upton Lea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Upton Lea recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Upton Lea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Upton Lea recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Upton Lea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Upton Lea recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Upton Lea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Upton Lea recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Upton Lea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Upton Lea recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Upton Lea
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Upton Lea recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Upton Lea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Upton Lea recorded 14 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 down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Upton Lea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Upton Lea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Upton Lea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Upton Lea.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upton Lea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Central | 196 | 51.5 | -51% |
| Wexham Court | 835 | 116.4 | +11% |
| Elliman | 538 | 87.3 | -17% |
| Upton | 786 | 95.9 | -9% |
| Herschel Park | 2,772 | 252.3 | +140% |
| Langley St Mary's | 385 | 59.1 | -44% |
| Langley Marish | 681 | 77.9 | -26% |
| Chalvey | 700 | 106.8 | +2% |
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 Upton Lea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 291 |
| On or near Parking Area | 150 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 143 |
| On or near Rochfords Gardens | 84 |
| On or near Wexham Road | 55 |
| On or near Goodman Park | 36 |
| On or near Beresford Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Uxbridge Road | 28 |
| On or near Colonial Road | 27 |
| On or near Kendal Close | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Upton Lea 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 | 450 | 34.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 381 | 28.8% |
| Under investigation | 151 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 139 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Upton Lea has an estimated population of 12,589. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Upton Lea sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Upton Lea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 34.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Upton Lea a safe place to live?
Upton Lea recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Upton Lea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (152).
Is crime in Upton Lea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton Lea was up 16% on the year before: 1,323 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,140 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Upton Lea?
Upton Lea 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 Upton Lea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.