Overview of Slough crime rate
In Slough, the landscape of crime is heavily influenced by Violence and sexual offences, which constitute 38.4% of all reported incidents. This is followed by Vehicle crime and Public order offences, highlighting specific areas of concern for the local community and law enforcement. In contrast, crimes such as Other crime, Robbery, and Possession of weapons, though present, occur less frequently, underscoring their relative rarity within the town’s overall crime profile.
With 15 wards, Slough reveals a diverse safety landscape across its different neighborhoods. The wards of Central (Slough), Chalvey, and Foxborough witness higher crime rates, pinpointing areas where targeted interventions could foster significant improvements in safety. Conversely, Baylis and Stoke, Cippenham Green, and Haymill and Lynch Hill stand out for their lower crime rates, offering a sense of security and community to their residents.
Delving into Slough’s postcode districts, SL1, SL3, and SL2 are marked by higher crime rates, whereas SL4, SL0, and SL6 are characterized by the lowest crime rates, showcasing a variance in safety that underscores the complexity of addressing crime within the town.
Slough, with its rich tapestry of cultures and strong economic foundations, is on a trajectory towards reducing crime and enhancing the well-being of its residents, illustrating a community in transformation, committed to ensuring a safer, more inclusive environment for all.
Slough crime incidents by crime type
- Violence and sexual offences – 7196 (38.4)%
- Vehicle crime – 2081 (11.1)%
- Public order – 1595 (8.5)%
- Anti-social behaviour – 1574 (8.4)%
- Other theft – 1558 (8.3)%
- Criminal damage and arson – 1506 (8.0)%
- Shoplifting – 789 (4.2)%
- Burglary – 620 (3.3)%
- Drugs – 487 (2.6)%
- Bicycle theft – 357 (1.9)%
- Theft from the person – 331 (1.8)%
- Other crime – 232 (1.2)%
- Robbery – 229 (1.2)%
- Possession of weapons – 197 (1.1)%
How does Slough compare against nearby areas ?
List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):
Heat map for all nearby areas Slough is compared against
Crime rates in Slough wards
There are 15 wards within Slough. Central (Slough), Chalvey, Foxborough has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.
List of all 15 wards from high crime rate to low.
Analyze trends and crime types for Slough wards
Crime rates in postcode districts under Slough
There are 6 postcode districts/outcodes under or overlapping with Slough. Highest crime rates in SL1, SL3, SL2 .
- SL1 – 135.7
- SL3 – 101.5
- SL2 – 90.6
- SL4 – 84.2
- SL0 – 80.9
- SL6 – 73.0
Postcode districts in Slough
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