Crime Rate in Tilehurst Birch Copse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse

The total recorded crimes in Tilehurst Birch Copse, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst Birch Copse crime rate of 4.30 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 Birch Copse, encompassing approximately 16,288 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Tilehurst Birch Copse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22
  • Poppy Way with total crimes: 6
  • Boundary Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Tilehurst Birch Copse?

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

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Tilehurst Birch Copse reported a higher crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 727 crimes compared to 648. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Tilehurst Birch Copse witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Tilehurst Birch Copse experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 634 crimes compared to 570. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Tilehurst Birch Copse witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Tilehurst Birch Copse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Tilehurst Birch Copse has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.30 ranking 7th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Tilehurst Birch Copse crimes were 727. The crime rate of Tilehurst Birch Copse in 2024 was 44.63 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Tilehurst Birch Copse were around 634 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.92 (year) or 3.24 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Tilehurst Birch Copse)CrimesRank (Tilehurst Birch Copse)CrimesRank (Tilehurst Birch Copse)
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 & Purley63 10739 7603 10
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 Birch Copse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 20257
April 20259
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202523
May 202521
April 20255
March 202513
February 202520
January 202534
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 202414

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
February 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202516
April 202515
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 202421
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20243

High Crime Locations Tilehurst Birch Copse in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Poppy Way (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Boundary Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Yew Tree Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Lapwing Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Maple Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Hollicombe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sandringham Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Empress Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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