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Crime in Whitley Wood

Whitley Wood had 265 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 88.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 14th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Reading area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

RG2, Reading · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley Wood

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88.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
14 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common126 in 3 months

Month by month

95 Mar 96 Apr 91 May 85 Jun 97 Jul 83 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whitley Wood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12648%
shoplifting2710%
criminal damage228%
public order208%
anti-social behaviour187%
theft145%
vehicle crime104%
burglary73%

Whitley Wood against Reading

TypeWhitley Wood per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence42.238.8▲ 7%
Burglary2.32.3–
Vehicle crime3.34.4–
Anti-social behaviour612.9▼ 5%
Theft and robbery7.79.4▼ 38%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kennet Island143.4▼ 12%
Whitley91.2▲ 5%
Whitley Wood88.8▼ 6%
Shinfield76.5▲ 18%
Three Mile Cross66.7▼ 6%
Lower Earley65.2▲ 17%
Spencers Wood52.7▲ 28%
See every Reading area ranked on the crime in Reading page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Whitley Wood a safe area?

Whitley Wood had about 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 14 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitley Wood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (126), followed by shoplifting (27) and criminal damage (22).