Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Wokingham, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.41 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camborne Close with total crimes: 6
  • Heacham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area 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 areas in the Wokingham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Hillside has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 0.37 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
Wescott116 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys46 8594 6734 2
Finchampstead South97 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook51 6577 7638 3
Shinfield South79 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon44 9512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates54 5668 4602 5
Winnersh58 4561 8548 7
Maiden Erlegh50 7603 5514 9
Loddon40 10492 10472 10
Shinfield North24 12310 11252 15
Twyford21 18310 12303 12
Wokingham Without11 22212 20263 13
Arborfield24 13223 19167 21
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe21 16248 15257 14
Barkham12 20261 14221 18
Swallowfield23 14181 22214 19
South Lake22 15234 16238 17
Evendons21 17233 17249 16
Sonning12 21228 18156 22
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Finchampstead North8 25122 23124 23
Charvil11 23120 24117 24
Hurst10 24113 25104 25

Hillside 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 202514
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Hillside in July 2025

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

1. Camborne Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Heacham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parsley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Fakenham Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
7. Redhatch Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Felstead Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beauchief Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Finbeck Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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