Crime Rate in Hillside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillside

The total recorded crimes in Hillside, Wokingham, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillside crime rate of 0.53 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 May were:

  • Other theft: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hillside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fakenham Close with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Hillside has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 0.53 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)CrimesRank (Hillside)
Wescott99 11,194 11,442 1
Norreys49 7594 6734 2
Finchampstead South90 2954 2596 6
Emmbrook31 11577 7638 3
Shinfield South81 3834 3541 8
Hawkedon50 6512 9623 4
Bulmershe and Whitegates56 5668 4602 5
Maiden Erlegh58 4603 5514 9
Winnersh34 10561 8548 7
Loddon47 8492 10472 10
Shinfield North21 17310 11252 15
Twyford21 16310 12303 12
Sonning30 12228 18156 22
Wokingham Without23 15212 20263 13
South Lake28 13234 16238 17
Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe17 20248 15257 14
Barkham24 14261 14221 18
Evendons19 18233 17249 16
Swallowfield12 23181 22214 19
Arborfield13 21223 19167 21
Coronation18 19204 21187 20
Hurst12 22113 25104 25
Finchampstead North4 25122 23124 23
Charvil10 24120 24117 24

Hillside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
June 20242

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

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Fakenham Close (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft11
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Copperdale Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
5. Nutmeg Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Frieth Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Langdale Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parsley Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Steeple Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Heacham Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.