Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hugh Fraser Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Tilehurst Birch Copse , and the 27th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hugh Fraser Drive (RG31 4QZ) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Tilehurst Birch Copse average (62.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hugh Fraser Drive (RG31 4QZ), the main crime hotspot is near Boundary Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tilehurst Birch Copse| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alder Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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