Crime Rate in Tilehurst & Purley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilehurst & Purley

The total recorded crimes in Tilehurst & Purley, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst & Purley crime rate of 3.78 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 & Purley, encompassing approximately 16,671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Tilehurst & Purley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Talbot Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Tilehurst & Purley?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Tilehurst & Purley reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 739 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tilehurst & Purley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Tilehurst & Purley experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 603 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tilehurst & Purley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Tilehurst & Purley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Tilehurst & Purley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tilehurst & Purley has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 10th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Tilehurst & Purley crimes were 739. The crime rate of Tilehurst & Purley in 2024 was 44.33 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilehurst & Purley were around 603 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.17 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tilehurst & Purley)CrimesRank (Tilehurst & Purley)CrimesRank (Tilehurst & Purley)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Newbury Wash Common40 12561 11570 11
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Tilehurst & Purley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202526
April 202520
March 202522
February 202512
December 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202512
May 202526
April 202510
March 202516
February 20255
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 20256
April 20255
March 202516
February 202514
January 202515
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202421
August 202413

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20254
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20256
March 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Tilehurst & Purley in July 2025

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

1. Long Lane (Map)
Total9
Bicycle theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Talbot Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Marten Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Nunhide Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Sherwood Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lilac Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Willow Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Mapledurham Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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