Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Collingwood Walk area has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Tilehurst & Purley , and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Collingwood Walk (RG31 5NH) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.5% lower than the Tilehurst & Purley average (42.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Collingwood Walk (RG31 5NH), the main crime hotspot is near Little Heath Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Tilehurst & Purley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highbury Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highbury Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Little Heath Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Heath Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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