Crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Tilehurst South & Holybrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- Types of crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- Tilehurst South & Holybrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- Demographics of Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- Questions about crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), anti-social behaviour (65) and public order (42) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tilehurst South & Holybrook | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 410 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.5 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,804 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook peaked in the year to August 2022 (427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (328). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 410 | 52.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 418 | 53.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 392 | 50.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 389 | 49.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 427 | 54.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 383 | 49.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 328 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 343 | 44.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 336 | 43.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tilehurst South & Holybrook; 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 South & Holybrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilehurst Birch Copse | 515 | 65.6 | +25% |
| Theale | 241 | 77.7 | +48% |
| Tilehurst & Purley | 371 | 33.2 | -37% |
| Burghfield & Mortimer | 838 | 84.7 | +61% |
| Bradfield | 338 | 44.2 | -16% |
| Pangbourne | 210 | 62.0 | +18% |
| Aldermaston | 243 | 56.7 | +8% |
| Basildon | 63 | 20.9 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Tilehurst South & Holybrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ferndale Avenue” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferndale Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Sharnwood Drive | 39 |
| On or near Ballamoor Close | 38 |
| On or near Burbidge Close | 23 |
| On or near Bayford Drive | 21 |
| On or near Embrook Way | 19 |
| On or near Red Cottage Drive | 14 |
| On or near Torcross Grove | 14 |
| On or near Langley Hall Drive | 12 |
| On or near Sweet Briar Drive | 11 |
Of the 345 crimes in Tilehurst South & Holybrook with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 143 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Tilehurst South & Holybrook has an estimated population of 7,804 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tilehurst South & Holybrook average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tilehurst South & Holybrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tilehurst South & Holybrook a safe place to live?
Tilehurst South & Holybrook recorded 52.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,923rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tilehurst South & Holybrook was down 2% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 418 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tilehurst South & Holybrook?
About 7,804 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tilehurst South & Holybrook?
Tilehurst South & Holybrook 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.