Crime in Hillside, Wokingham: statistics, rates and trends
642 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hillside, Wokingham
- Questions about crime in Hillside, Wokingham
- About this data
642 crimes were recorded in Hillside, Wokingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 181 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hillside, Wokingham has the 2,958th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hillside, Wokingham | Wokingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 642 | 8,392 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.5 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,454 | 187,200 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hillside, Wokingham was highest in the year to July 2023 (710 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (369). Over the whole period it rose 64%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 642 | 51.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 649 | 52.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 607 | 48.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 710 | 57.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 394 | 31.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 425 | 34.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 369 | 29.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 385 | 30.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 392 | 31.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hillside, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, bicycle theft. The largest falls were in burglary (-37%) and bicycle theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 181 | 14.5 | 1.75 | +2% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 174 | 14.0 | 0.41 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.0 | 0.32 | +9% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.5 | 0.51 | +2% |
| Public order | 35 | 2.8 | 0.42 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 2.7 | 3.32 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +19% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.4 | 0.39 | -37% |
| Other crime | 11 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +83% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.17 | +17% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -62% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +100% |
Shoplifting in Hillside, Wokingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 28.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Hillside, Wokingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hillside, Wokingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hillside, Wokingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hillside, Wokingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hillside, Wokingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hillside, Wokingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hillside, Wokingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hillside, Wokingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hillside, Wokingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hillside, Wokingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hillside, Wokingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hillside, Wokingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hillside, Wokingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hillside, Wokingham recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hillside, Wokingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hillside, Wokingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hillside, Wokingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkedon | 541 | 50.6 | -2% |
| Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates | 506 | 52.1 | +1% |
| South Lake | 598 | 53.7 | +4% |
| Shinfield | 538 | 50.8 | -1% |
| Bulmershe & Coronation | 403 | 45.7 | -11% |
| Winnersh | 546 | 47.5 | -8% |
| Loddon | 257 | 26.7 | -48% |
| Spencers Wood & Swallowfield | 466 | 37.6 | -27% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hillside, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 179 |
| On or near Fakenham Close | 50 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Langdale Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Copperdale Close | 12 |
| On or near Harcourt Drive | 12 |
| On or near Camborne Close | 10 |
| On or near Thyme Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hillside, Wokingham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 39.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 9.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.5% |
Hillside, Wokingham has an estimated population of 12,454. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hillside, Wokingham sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hillside, Wokingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Hillside, Wokingham a safe place to live?
Hillside, Wokingham recorded 51.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hillside, Wokingham?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (174).
Is crime in Hillside, Wokingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hillside, Wokingham was down 1% on the year before: 642 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 649 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hillside, Wokingham?
Hillside, Wokingham is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hillside, Wokingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.