Crime in Hillside, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Wokingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hillside, Wokingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Hillside, Wokingham
- Types of crime in Hillside, Wokingham
- Hillside, Wokingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hillside, Wokingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hillside, Wokingham
- Demographics of Hillside, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Hillside, Wokingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), shoplifting (168) and anti-social behaviour (56) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,033rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Hillside, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 621 | 8,438 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 45.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,454 | 187,200 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hillside, Wokingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (721 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (361). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 66%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 621 | 49.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 681 | 54.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 590 | 47.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 721 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 415 | 33.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 427 | 34.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 361 | 29.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 388 | 31.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 375 | 30.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hillside, Wokingham recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below). On the year before, bicycle theft fell from 44 to 32 and other theft fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 13.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 168 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hillside, Wokingham; the highest is Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates (53.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Loddon, Wokingham (25.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillside, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkedon | 554 | 51.8 | +4% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 522 | 53.7 | +8% |
| South Lake | 587 | 52.7 | +6% |
| Shinfield | 552 | 52.2 | +5% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 406 | 46.0 | -8% |
| Winnersh | 570 | 49.6 | -1% |
| Loddon | 245 | 25.5 | -49% |
| Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | 475 | 38.4 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Hillside, Wokingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (184).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 184 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Fakenham Close | 34 |
| On or near Langdale Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near Harcourt Drive | 13 |
| On or near Copperdale Close | 12 |
| On or near Hilmanton | 9 |
| On or near Camborne Close | 8 |
Of the 565 crimes in Hillside, Wokingham with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 242 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 147 | 26.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Hillside, Wokingham has an estimated population of 12,454 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (21.0%, against 7.9%), less social housing (2.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hillside, Wokingham average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hillside, Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 21.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 7.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hillside, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Hillside, Wokingham recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,033rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hillside, Wokingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (168).
Is crime in Hillside, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillside, Wokingham was down 9% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 681 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hillside, Wokingham?
About 12,454 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hillside, Wokingham?
Hillside, Wokingham is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.