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 March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Tilehurst Birch Copse crime rate of 3.19 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Tilehurst Birch Copse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Poppy Way with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Tilehurst Birch Copse has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 10th 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.

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 & Purley75 6739 7603 10
Tilehurst South & Holybrook65 7728 8729 7
Newbury Speen55 9699 10676 8
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 Birch Copse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20258
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242
April 202412

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202520
January 202534
December 202411
November 202412
October 202416
September 202417
August 202414
July 202431
June 202436
May 202425
April 202423

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20245
July 202420
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247

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
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 202421
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
July 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Tilehurst Birch Copse in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Poppy Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Lapwing Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Little Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Boundary Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
7. Conway Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Curtis Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Empress Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. St Birinus Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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