Crime in Whitley, Reading
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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
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Whitley Community HUB Northumberland Avenue
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Kennet Island Whitley
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Whitley Community HUB Northumberland Avenue
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