Crime Rate in Tilehurst: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilehurst

The total recorded crimes in Tilehurst, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Tilehurst, encompassing approximately 25,499 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (36.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Tilehurst Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Triangle with total crimes: 34
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Poole Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Tilehurst?

To understand the safety of Tilehurst, we need to analyze Tilehurst crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Tilehurst demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reading average, with 977 crimes compared to 1416.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Tilehurst recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Tilehurst had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 845 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Tilehurst recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Tilehurst has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Tilehurst Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Tilehurst has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 4.24 ranking 10th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Tilehurst crimes were 977. The crime rate of Tilehurst in 2024 was 38.31 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilehurst were around 845 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.14 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tilehurst)CrimesRank (Tilehurst)CrimesRank (Tilehurst)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
Church114 71,565 41,071 10
Whitley134 41,490 51,276 5
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Tilehurst Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
January 20251
December 202411
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202525
March 202518
February 202527
January 20258
December 202417
November 20249
October 202422
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 202422
May 202417

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202524
March 202526
February 202528
January 202525
December 202422
November 202414
October 202425
September 202441
August 202429
July 202440
June 202472
May 202430

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 202413
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 202412

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 20254
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 202413
September 20249
August 20246
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

High Crime Locations Tilehurst in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Tilehurst postcode area is presented below.

1. The Triangle (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting30
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Poole Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
5. Cadogan Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Holland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Burlington Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Mayfair (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Grafton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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