Crime in Tilehurst & Purley: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst & Purley in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tilehurst & Purley
- Questions about crime in Tilehurst & Purley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (66) and criminal damage and arson (36) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Tilehurst & Purley | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 371 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.2 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,171 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tilehurst & Purley peaked in the year to August 2025 (497 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (329). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 371 | 33.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 497 | 44.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 495 | 44.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 422 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 456 | 40.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 437 | 39.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 397 | 35.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 346 | 31.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 329 | 29.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (65% below) and violence and sexual offences (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 114 to 141, while shoplifting fell from 141 to 35 and anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 12.6 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.9 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.1 | 8.5 | -75% |
| Other theft | 25 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tilehurst & Purley; the highest is Burghfield & Mortimer (84.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Basildon, West Berkshire (20.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tilehurst & Purley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | +98% |
| Pangbourne | 210 | 62.0 | +87% |
| Tilehurst South & Holybrook | 410 | 52.5 | +58% |
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | +134% |
| Basildon | 63 | 20.9 | -37% |
| Bradfield | 338 | 44.2 | +33% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 838 | 84.7 | +155% |
| Aldermaston | 243 | 56.7 | +71% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Tilehurst & Purley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 39 |
| On or near Long Lane | 10 |
| On or near Manor Farm Lane | 10 |
| On or near Pryor Close | 10 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Mapledurham Drive | 7 |
| On or near Purley Rise | 7 |
| On or near Causmans Way | 6 |
| On or near Chiltern View | 6 |
| On or near Conifer Drive | 6 |
Of the 305 crimes in Tilehurst & Purley with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 66 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
Tilehurst & Purley has an estimated population of 11,171 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.4%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tilehurst & Purley average decile 9.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tilehurst & Purley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tilehurst & Purley a safe place to live?
Tilehurst & Purley recorded 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,684th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tilehurst & Purley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Tilehurst & Purley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilehurst & Purley was down 25% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tilehurst & Purley?
About 11,171 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tilehurst & Purley?
Tilehurst & Purley 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.