Slough's biggest crime hotspots revealed in police data

Police data shows the Central Slough and Upton Court area had the highest number, with 111 incidents recorded during the month.

Locations covered included areas around the High Street, Wellington Street and Chapel Street, as well as shopping and parking areas.

Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, with 29 incidents, followed by 18 shoplifting offences and 17 public order offences.

There were also 15 incidents of anti-social behaviour, 10 other thefts, four burglaries and four drug offences.

The central Slough area was another major hotspot, recording 71 incidents during August.

Among these were 18 violence and sexual offences and 16 shoplifting offences.

Nine other thefts, eight public order offences, six vehicle crimes and six incidents of anti-social behaviour were also recorded.

The Farnham Road area also ranked among the biggest hotspots, with 48 incidents recorded during the month.

Violence and sexual offences were the most commonly recorded category in the area, accounting for 18 incidents.

There were also eight incidents of anti-social behaviour, six criminal damage and arson offences and five public order offences.

Four vehicle crimes, two bicycle thefts, two other thefts and two robberies were also recorded.

Across Slough as a whole, police recorded 1,534 incidents during August.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 560 incidents, making them the most commonly recorded category and representing more than a third of the overall total.

This was followed by anti-social behaviour with 178 incidents, vehicle crime with 154 and public order offences with 133.

Police crime locations are approximate rather than exact addresses in order to protect the privacy of victims and others involved.