Crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse: statistics, rates and trends
502 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst Birch Copse in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- Types of crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- Tilehurst Birch Copse compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- Population and deprivation in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- Questions about crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse
- About this data
502 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst Birch Copse in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 159 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tilehurst Birch Copse has the 2,462nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tilehurst Birch Copse | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 502 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.0 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,845 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse was highest in the year to July 2022 (582 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (494). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 502 | 64.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 544 | 69.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 534 | 68.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 572 | 72.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 582 | 74.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 515 | 65.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 507 | 64.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 556 | 70.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 494 | 63.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 49 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 67 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tilehurst Birch Copse 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.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%) and shoplifting (+14%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 159 | 20.3 | 2.45 | +14% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -9% |
| Public order | 46 | 5.9 | 0.88 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +19% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -57% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.85 | +50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -42% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -76% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | -60% |
Shoplifting in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 31.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tilehurst Birch Copse
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tilehurst Birch Copse, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tilehurst Birch Copse.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilehurst Birch Copse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 407 | 52.2 | -18% |
| Theale | 255 | 82.3 | +29% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 387 | 34.6 | -46% |
| Pangbourne | 208 | 61.4 | -4% |
| Bradfield | 356 | 46.6 | -27% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 823 | 83.2 | +30% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -68% |
| Aldermaston | 250 | 58.3 | -9% |
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 Tilehurst Birch Copse over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 144 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 111 |
| On or near Vanlore Way | 16 |
| On or near Poppy Way | 15 |
| On or near Halpin Close | 12 |
| On or near Little Heath Road | 11 |
| On or near St Birinus Road | 9 |
| On or near Oliver Drive | 7 |
| On or near Hildens Drive | 7 |
| On or near Royal Avenue | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tilehurst Birch Copse 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 | 201 | 40.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 24.7% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Tilehurst Birch Copse has an estimated population of 7,845. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tilehurst Birch Copse sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tilehurst Birch Copse |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Tilehurst Birch Copse a safe place to live?
Tilehurst Birch Copse recorded 64.0 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 Tilehurst Birch Copse?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (139).
Is crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilehurst Birch Copse was down 8% on the year before: 502 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tilehurst Birch Copse?
Tilehurst Birch Copse 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 Tilehurst Birch Copse. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.