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Crime in Whitley

Whitley had 390 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 91.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 25 Reading areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Reading area. Crime was up 5% on the three months before.

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

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91.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 25Reading rank1st is the highest rate
+5%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common166 in 3 months

Month by month

116 Mar 118 Apr 139 May 134 Jun 126 Jul 130 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16643%
public order5113%
anti-social behaviour4612%
shoplifting338%
theft267%
criminal damage226%
vehicle crime195%
drugs92%

Whitley against Reading

TypeWhitley per 1,000Middle Reading areaChange
Violence38.838.8▲ 13%
Burglary1.22.3▼ 62%
Vehicle crime4.44.4▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour10.812.9▲ 31%
Theft and robbery8.49.4▼ 16%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Katesgrove294.6▲ 7%
Coley254.7▲ 4%
Reading165.7▲ 8%
Kennet Island143.4▼ 12%
Coley Park124.8▼ 9%
Whitley91.2▲ 5%
Whitley Wood88.8▼ 6%
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 a safe area?

Whitley had about 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 25 Reading areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whitley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (166), followed by public order (51) and anti-social behaviour (46).