Crime Rate in Tilehurst & Purley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilehurst & Purley

The total recorded crimes in Tilehurst & Purley, West Berkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst & Purley crime rate of 4.50 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
Tilehurst & Purley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Barbara'S Meadow with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tilehurst & Purley has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 4.50 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)CrimesRank (West Berkshire)
Thatcham Central183 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury101 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central116 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer93 51,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham109 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill63 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook65 7728 8729 7
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse52 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common39 11561 11570 11
Thatcham North East34 13455 12391 12
Thatcham West35 12383 16351 14
Lambourn28 15343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash25 19395 13343 16
Bradfield33 14392 14338 17
Theale23 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston28 16237 21290 18
Downlands26 17363 17243 20
Ridgeway26 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne24 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury8 2368 2381 22
Basildon8 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Tilehurst & Purley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 20259
December 202413
November 202418
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202462
May 202410
April 202429

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202512
December 20241
October 20246
September 20249
August 202413
July 20246
June 202432
May 202431
April 202415

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249

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

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 202515
December 20244
November 202413
October 202413
September 202421
August 202413
July 202412
June 202430
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 202424
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
April 20242

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
February 20251
January 20253
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Tilehurst & Purley in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Public order1
2. Barbara'S Meadow (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Longleat Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Long Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Purley Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sulham Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Beech Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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