Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Wokingham, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.39 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 Hillside, encompassing approximately 87,565 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Collins Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hillside?

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

  • Relative to Wokingham:

    • In 2024, Hillside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wokingham average, with 301 crimes compared to 412.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Hillside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wokingham average, with 430 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hillside witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hillside has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 0.56 ranking 10th out of 24 in the Wokingham, UK

In 2024, the total Hillside crimes were 301. The crime rate of Hillside in 2024 was 10.05 (year) or 0.84 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Wokingham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillside were around 430 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7.09 (year) or 0.59 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wokingham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)CrimesRank (Wokingham)
Wescott106 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys51 6594 6734 2
Finchampstead South63 4954 2596 6
Maiden Erlegh76 2603 5514 9
Emmbrook59 5577 7638 3
Shinfield South64 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon45 8512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates47 7668 4602 5
Winnersh40 9561 8548 7
Loddon28 11492 10472 10
Shinfield North17 18310 11252 15
Twyford23 14310 12303 12
Evendons26 12233 17249 16
Wokingham Without16 19212 20263 13
Sonning25 13228 18156 22
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe12 22248 15257 14
Barkham22 15261 14221 18
South Lake20 16234 16238 17
Coronation18 17204 21187 20
Swallowfield13 21181 22214 19
Arborfield13 20223 19167 21
Finchampstead North2 25122 23124 23
Hurst9 23113 25104 25
Charvil4 24120 24117 24

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20244
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hillside in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft7
Shoplifting4
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Collins Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Langdale Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dove Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Maltby Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Finbeck Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Tilney Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fakenham Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Camborne Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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