Crime in Upton Lea: statistics, rates and trends
1,357 crimes were recorded in Upton Lea in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Upton Lea
- Questions about crime in Upton Lea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (487), shoplifting (160) and anti-social behaviour (146) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,052nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Upton Lea | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,357 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.8 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,589 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Upton Lea peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,425 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,162). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,357 | 107.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,162 | 92.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,185 | 94.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,271 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,337 | 106.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,425 | 113.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,314 | 104.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,235 | 98.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,341 | 106.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Upton Lea recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate), robbery (2.0 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (89% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (35% below) and anti-social behaviour (25% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 35 and public order rose from 72 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 38.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 12.7 | 8.5 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 118 | 9.4 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 103 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 102 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.8 | 3.3 | +75% |
| Robbery | 34 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Upton Lea; the highest is Herschel Park (249.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Slough Central (54.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Upton Lea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -50% |
| Wexham Court | 836 | 116.6 | +8% |
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | -17% |
| Upton | 775 | 94.6 | -12% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +131% |
| Langley St Mary's | 394 | 60.5 | -44% |
| Langley Marish | 678 | 77.6 | -28% |
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Upton Lea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (298).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 298 |
| On or near Connaught Road | 148 |
| On or near Parking Area | 142 |
| On or near Rochfords Gardens | 80 |
| On or near Wexham Road | 51 |
| On or near Beresford Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Goodman Park | 36 |
| On or near Kendal Close | 32 |
| On or near Colonial Road | 30 |
| On or near Carlton Road | 29 |
Of the 1,211 crimes in Upton Lea with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 146 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 464 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 361 | 29.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Upton Lea has an estimated population of 12,589 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (5.5%, against 3.4%) and fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Upton Lea average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Upton Lea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Upton Lea a safe place to live?
Upton Lea recorded 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,052nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Upton Lea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (160).
Is crime in Upton Lea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton Lea was up 17% on the year before: 1,357 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,162 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Upton Lea?
About 12,589 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Upton Lea?
Upton Lea 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.