WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Thames Valley Police Police

Crime in Whitley, Reading

Comprehensive safety analysis for Whitley, localized within Reading.

Total Crimes

178
trending_up +26.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

89.59per 1k
trending_up +3.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

11,505

12-Month Crime Trend

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting72
Violence & Sexual Offences48
Anti-social Behaviour16
Public Order12
Other Theft9
Criminal Damage & Arson6
Robbery5
Weapons Possession3
Vehicle Crime2
Drug Offences2
Burglary1
Bicycle Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Shooters Way Map
Shoplifting: 33Public order: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
39
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 16Robbery: 3Anti-social behaviour: 2
21
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 12Drugs: 2Public order: 2
18
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 14
14
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 6Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 2
11
On or near Corinne Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Chagford Road Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Shoplifting: 1
3
On or near Alphington Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Stratton Gardens Map
Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Durham Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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Local Rank

#11safest in Reading

National Safety

Top 22%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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Rabsons Rec

JUL13

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10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Whitley Community HUB Northumberland Avenue

AUG8

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10:00 AM — 3:00 PM

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Kennet Island Whitley

AUG11

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Whitley Community HUB Northumberland Avenue

AUG17

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9:00 AM — 10:00 AM

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Cintra Park

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