Crime in Tilehurst & Purley: statistics, rates and trends
387 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst & Purley in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tilehurst & Purley at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilehurst & Purley
- Types of crime in Tilehurst & Purley
- Tilehurst & Purley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilehurst & Purley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilehurst & Purley
- Population and deprivation in Tilehurst & Purley
- Questions about crime in Tilehurst & Purley
- About this data
387 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst & Purley in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tilehurst & Purley has the 3,644th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tilehurst & Purley | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 387 | 10,809 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,171 | 165,112 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tilehurst & Purley was highest in the year to July 2025 (497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (341). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 387 | 34.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 497 | 44.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 483 | 43.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 438 | 39.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 431 | 38.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 459 | 41.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 380 | 34.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 347 | 31.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 341 | 30.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tilehurst & Purley 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+17%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and public order (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 12.2 | 0.36 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 6.1 | 0.40 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 4.4 | 0.53 | -65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 3.4 | 0.50 | -3% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +53% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 0.68 | +23% |
| Public order | 16 | 1.4 | 0.22 | -36% |
| Burglary | 9 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.54 | -29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 0.14 | -17% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tilehurst & Purley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tilehurst & Purley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tilehurst & Purley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tilehurst & Purley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tilehurst & Purley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tilehurst & Purley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tilehurst & Purley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tilehurst & Purley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tilehurst & Purley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tilehurst & Purley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tilehurst & Purley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tilehurst & Purley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tilehurst & Purley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 4 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 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tilehurst & Purley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tilehurst & Purley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tilehurst & Purley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tilehurst & Purley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilehurst & Purley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 502 | 64.0 | +85% |
| Pangbourne | 208 | 61.4 | +77% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 407 | 52.2 | +51% |
| Theale | 255 | 82.3 | +137% |
| Basildon | 62 | 20.6 | -41% |
| Bradfield | 356 | 46.6 | +34% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 823 | 83.2 | +140% |
| Aldermaston | 250 | 58.3 | +68% |
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 & Purley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Long Lane | 10 |
| On or near Pryor Close | 10 |
| On or near Manor Farm Lane | 10 |
| On or near Purley Rise | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Chiltern View | 7 |
| On or near Chestnut Grove | 6 |
| On or near Condor Close | 6 |
| On or near Mapledurham Drive | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tilehurst & Purley 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 | 113 | 29.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 25.3% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% |
Tilehurst & Purley has an estimated population of 11,171. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tilehurst & Purley sits in decile 9.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tilehurst & Purley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.9% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 |
Is Tilehurst & Purley a safe place to live?
Tilehurst & Purley recorded 34.6 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 & Purley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Tilehurst & Purley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilehurst & Purley was down 22% on the year before: 387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tilehurst & Purley?
Tilehurst & Purley 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 & Purley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.