Every year, top police officers present a report on policing to local authorities and are scrutinized by councillors.

Mr Matloob praised the “fantastic job” the officers do, adding there was “a lot of respect for you guys in Slough”.

But he said when residents are confronted with violent crime “their attitude changes.”

“He said: “Slough comes off really badly in terms of violent crime, crime rate wise it’s one of, if not the most dangerous town in Berkshire.

“Is there a specific plan to focus on this area, what are the criteria for allocating resources?”