WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Coley, Reading

Comprehensive safety analysis for Coley, localized within Reading.

Total Crimes

136
trending_down -6.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

101.79per 1k
trending_up +3.5% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,032

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting40
Violence & Sexual Offences36
Anti-social Behaviour15
Other Theft10
Public Order9
Criminal Damage & Arson7
Vehicle Crime5
Other Crime4
Robbery3
Drug Offences2
Theft from Person2
Burglary2
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 31Vehicle crime: 1
32
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 4Other crime: 2Public order: 2
9
On or near Admirals Court Map
Shoplifting: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
6
On or near North Lodge Mews Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Burglary: 1
6
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 5
5
On or near Carsdale Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
5
On or near Laud Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Haden Square Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Ormsby Street Map
Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Coley Park Road Map
Drugs: 1Robbery: 1Public order: 1
3

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Local Rank

#14safest in Reading

National Safety

Top 16%Riskiest

City Average

104.37per 1k

Local Policing

Whitley and Church

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Local Priorities

There has been on-going issues on Shinfield Rec that now the weather has changed are starting to increase again with a noticeable increase in drug users in this area

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

A male was stopped searched by the team over the weekend which has resulted in a a quantity of class 'a' drugs, cash and mobile phones being found and seized. This male was arrested and is currently under investigation for the offence of Possession with intent to supply class 'a' drugs

Actioned: 11 May 2026

The team are getting a number of reports in relation to drug dealing and ASB on Chineham Court, which linked Basingstoke Road and the alleyway through to Chagford Road

Issued: 11 May 2026

Status Update

The team are working with various partners to try and problem solve this issue whilst increasing patrols in the areas

Actioned: 11 May 2026

RBC have reported concerns over drug dealing and use coming from an address on Hadrains Walk, which appears to come from an address that appears to be subject to cuckooing

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

The team are continuing to work with RBC to target harden this area and looking to work with tenants surrounding the behaviours

Actioned: 11 May 2026

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10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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AUG17

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Cintra Park

SEP5

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Shinfield Rec

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