Crime in Upton, Slough: statistics, rates and trends
775 crimes were recorded in Upton, Slough in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Upton, Slough at a glance
- Crime trends in Upton, Slough
- Types of crime in Upton, Slough
- Upton, Slough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Upton, Slough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Upton, Slough
- Demographics of Upton, Slough
- Questions about crime in Upton, Slough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (72) and public order (68) made up 55% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,378th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Upton, Slough | Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 775 | 17,289 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 103.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,192 | 167,359 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Upton, Slough peaked in the year to August 2023 (982 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (700). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 775 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 788 | 96.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 805 | 98.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 982 | 119.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 886 | 108.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 961 | 117.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 715 | 87.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 704 | 85.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 700 | 85.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Upton, Slough recorded notably more drugs (72% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (43% below) and shoplifting (28% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 27 to 36 and other theft rose from 48 to 58, while shoplifting fell from 89 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 34.9 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Public order | 68 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 7.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other theft | 58 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 50 | 6.1 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Drugs | 46 | 5.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 36 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Upton, Slough; 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, Slough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Lea | 1,357 | 107.8 | +14% |
| Langley St Mary's | 394 | 60.5 | -36% |
| Langley Marish | 678 | 77.6 | -18% |
| Herschel Park | 2,741 | 249.5 | +164% |
| Slough Central | 207 | 54.3 | -43% |
| Elliman | 551 | 89.4 | -5% |
| Langley Foxborough | 613 | 103.7 | +10% |
| Chalvey | 689 | 105.2 | +11% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Upton, Slough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (227).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 227 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Aldin Avenue South | 51 |
| On or near Palmerston Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Nixey Close | 34 |
| On or near Chichester Court | 27 |
| On or near Harewood Place | 23 |
| On or near Arundel Court | 22 |
| On or near Upton Court Road | 21 |
| On or near Hurworth Avenue | 18 |
Of the 703 crimes in Upton, Slough with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Upton, Slough has an estimated population of 8,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (47%, against 34%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Upton, Slough average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Upton, Slough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Upton, Slough a safe place to live?
Upton, Slough recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,378th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Upton, Slough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Upton, Slough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Upton, Slough was down 2% on the year before: 775 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 788 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Upton, Slough?
About 8,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Upton, Slough?
Upton, Slough 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.