Whitley Crime Intelligence
Comprehensive safety analysis for Whitley, localized within Reading.
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Shoplifting: 12Violence and sexual offences: 8 | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 8Other theft: 2 | 10 |
| On or near Supermarket Map | Robbery: 3Other crime: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area Map | Other theft: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2 | 6 |
| On or near Shooters Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Shoplifting: 1Bicycle theft: 1 | 5 |
| On or near Ashby Court Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Drugs: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Shopping Area Map | Shoplifting: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Fair Isle Way Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Vehicle crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Spencer Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Lulworth Road Map | Other theft: 2Public order: 1 | 3 |
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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: 8 May 2026
Status Update
The team are working with Partner agencies on how to deal with this issue and prevent it from being a continued probe going into the summer
Actioned: 8 May 2026
There is a recurring issue on Bob Green Court with male being taken advantage of, with suggestions that drugs and bikes are being stored at the address
Issued: 8 May 2026
Status Update
a male has been issued with a CPW which includes conditions around not being on Bob Green, and we are working with RBC to support them into getting an injunction should he chose to ignore this
Actioned: 8 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 working with RBC to identify the issues surrounding this address and are increasing our patrols in this area
Actioned: 13 Apr 2026
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