Crime in arborfield, wokingham

The Winnersh Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to receive reports of e-bikes and e-scooters being ridden in a dangerous manner around Reading Road Station and surrounding streets. This includes use on footpaths, open spaces and roadways, as well as other road traffic offences.

It remains illegal to use privately owned e-scooters on public roads or pathways. Thames Valley Police will take robust action, including the seizure of these vehicles being used unlawfully. Targeted operations are ongoing, alongside joint work with the local authority, retailers and local schools to help address this issue.

Continued operations have seen a number of conveyances seized and destroyed. Further work is being undertaken with local schools to ensure that education around lawful and safe use of E-conveyances are delivered to those within the community.

Reports of drug use and associated anti-social behaviour continue in the areas surrounding Rainbow Park.

Officers are carrying out frequent high-visibility patrols, engaging with residents and young people, and utilising stop-search powers where grounds are met. Work is focused on Rainbow Park to ensure an effective and coordinated response. Community intelligence continues to play a crucial role in helping us direct policing activity and achieve positive outcomes.

The Winnersh Team are working with the local authority to address problem properties. Patrols and engagement with those most vulnerable within our community continue

We have been made aware of incidents involving trespassing and concerning behaviour towards members of the public around Sindlesham, including Sindlesham Court and Winnersh Community Centre.

Planned patrols — both in marked and unmarked vehicles — are taking place to deter criminal activity. Officers are actively engaging with local residents and facility users to provide reassurance and help prevent further incidents.

There will be continued uniformed patrols and community engagement to ensure our visibility within the local community.