Crime in Tilehurst: statistics, rates and trends
847 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tilehurst at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilehurst
- Types of crime in Tilehurst
- Tilehurst compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilehurst
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilehurst
- Demographics of Tilehurst
- Questions about crime in Tilehurst
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (346), violence and sexual offences (239) and anti-social behaviour (48) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tilehurst | Reading | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 847 | 20,492 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.1 | 112.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,956 | 182,907 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tilehurst peaked in the year to August 2021 (894 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (677). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 847 | 85.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 764 | 76.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 678 | 68.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 698 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 809 | 81.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 894 | 89.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 707 | 71.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 677 | 68.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 803 | 80.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 84 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 49 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tilehurst recorded notably more shoplifting (4.1 times the national rate) and robbery (62% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and vehicle crime (60% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 223 to 346, while anti-social behaviour fell from 83 to 48 and criminal damage and arson fell from 54 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 346 | 34.8 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 239 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 4.8 | 15.4 | -42% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tilehurst; the highest is Abbey, Reading (429.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Caversham Heights (29.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilehurst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentwood | 792 | 76.1 | -11% |
| Norcot | 1,016 | 84.9 | 0% |
| Southcote | 1,532 | 126.1 | +48% |
| Battle | 1,248 | 105.9 | +24% |
| Coley | 1,398 | 120.4 | +42% |
| Abbey | 4,504 | 429.2 | +404% |
| Caversham Heights | 277 | 29.3 | -66% |
| Katesgrove | 1,145 | 89.1 | +5% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Tilehurst over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (272).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 272 |
| On or near The Triangle | 104 |
| On or near Teviot Road | 24 |
| On or near Bran Close | 22 |
| On or near Conwy Close | 20 |
| On or near Sona Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Ash Road | 14 |
| On or near Grafton Road | 13 |
| On or near Poole Close | 13 |
| On or near Elvaston Way | 12 |
Of the 799 crimes in Tilehurst with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 14% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 48 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 214 | 26.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 13.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Tilehurst has an estimated population of 9,956 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tilehurst average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Tilehurst | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tilehurst a safe place to live?
Tilehurst recorded 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Tilehurst?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (239).
Is crime in Tilehurst going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilehurst was up 11% on the year before: 847 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 764 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tilehurst?
About 9,956 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tilehurst?
Tilehurst 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.