Total Crime Rate
34.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Francis Way area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cippenham Green , and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 388 local areas in Slough .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Francis Way (SL1 5PH) in the last 12 months was 34.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.2% lower than the Cippenham Green average (95.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Francis Way (SL1 5PH), the main crime hotspot is near The Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Slough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | The Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bath Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | St Andrew'S Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Anthony Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrison Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Harrison Way | — |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | The Greenway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Oldway Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | South Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | St George'S Crescent | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | The Close | Under investigation |
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