Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Knolton Way area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Upton Lea , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 393 local areas in Slough .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Knolton Way (SL2 5SP) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 56.7% lower than the Upton Lea average (48.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knolton Way (SL2 5SP), the main crime hotspot is near Cannon Gate. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Upton Lea| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawes Moor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Preston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dawes Moor Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shortfern | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shortfern | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cannon Gate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cannon Gate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Montgomery Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dornels | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dornels | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Quinbrookes | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glenrose Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quinbrookes | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Preston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Preston Road | Under investigation |
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