Crime Rate in Whitley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitley

The total recorded crimes in Whitley, Reading, UK in May 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitley crime rate of 4.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Whitley, encompassing approximately 32,055 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-22.92% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Whitley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 34
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Whitley?

To understand the safety of Whitley, we need to analyze Whitley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reading:

    • In 2024, Whitley reported a higher crime volume than the Reading average, with 1,490 crimes compared to 1,416. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

    • In 2023, Whitley had fewer crimes than the Reading average, with 1,276 crimes compared to 1,325. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Whitley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other areas in the Reading.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reading, Whitley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Whitley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whitley has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Reading, UK

In 2024, the total Whitley crimes were 1,490. The crime rate of Whitley in 2024 was 46.48 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Reading.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitley were around 1,276 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.81 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Reading.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitley)CrimesRank (Whitley)CrimesRank (Whitley)
Abbey401 14,853 14,794 1
Battle137 21,832 31,943 2
Southcote135 31,856 21,773 3
Katesgrove113 81,393 61,316 4
Church114 71,565 41,071 10
Park120 51,244 91,074 9
Coley98 111,260 81,253 6
Thames119 61,182 111,252 7
Norcot94 121,274 7997 11
Redlands111 91,236 101,230 8
Tilehurst108 10977 13845 13
Caversham90 131,036 12940 12
Kentwood88 14852 14752 14
Caversham Heights18 16359 15430 15
Emmer Green21 15241 16252 16

Whitley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (40 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 426 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202537
March 202543
February 202521
January 202513
December 202434
November 202419
October 202439
September 202440
August 202429
July 202423
June 202454
May 202425

A total of 61 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 20258
December 20247
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20249
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 20258
January 202512
December 202412
November 20245
October 202411
September 202410
August 20244
July 202410
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202548
March 202534
February 202533
January 202535
December 202427
November 202419
October 202423
September 202445
August 202443
July 202418
June 202458
May 202457

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20258
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 202410
September 20245
August 202410
July 202418
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 202417
July 20248
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whitley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whitley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total34
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Robbery1
6. Hartland Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Gratton Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Northern Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Shooters Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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