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Most commonly reported crimes during Jul 2026

Violence and sexual offences
56
Anti-social behaviour
25
Other theft
12
Public order
12

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Month	Total	Percentage
Aug 2025	132	9%
Sep 2025	124	8.5%
Oct 2025	134	9.2%
Nov 2025	90	6.2%
Dec 2025	110	7.5%
Jan 2026	82	5.6%
Feb 2026	111	7.6%
Mar 2026	141	9.7%
Apr 2026	117	8%
May 2026	138	9.4%
Jun 2026	136	9.3%
Jul 2026	146	10%

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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems.

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Inspector

Victoria Blaszko
Police Sergeant

Kyle Seaton
Police Constable

Aiden Ward
Police Constable

Daniel Bunting
Police Constable

Samuel Edmonds
PCSO

Katie Buttery
PCSO

Lisa Wiggins
PCSO

Vicky Lendrum

Policing priorities

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Anti-social use of motorbikes, e-scooters, dirt bikes and quadbikes throughout the area - in particular, issues with youths riding bikes through and nearby into wooded areas.

This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued 01 September 2026

Action taken:

The local NHPT have been working along side WBC to find a solution to the continued use of bridle ways by unauthorised motorbikes, dirt bikes and quad bikes. With both parties in agreement there have been strategies put forward for the alteration to the bridleways to become safe and to be used correctly. Along side this Officers and PCSO’s have been stopping and engaging with those who have been seen with these types of motorised vehicles. If being used in a incorrect manner without the correct documentation then these were seized. Continued enforcement will be done along education in regards to the vehicles.

Actioned 01 September 2026
Priority:

Theft of parcels across the Shinfield area, mainly Shinfield Park estate. This is an ongoing problem and potentially suspects using fraudulent means to obtain, and mainly involved parcels left out side by couriers.

This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued 01 September 2026

Action taken:

The NH are working tirelessly to continue to combat the ASB within the local area. Those found to be persistent offenders will have been issued Community Protection Notices and Acceptable Behaviour Contracts which both of these have conditions that need to be adhered to. The NH team have continued to conduct high visibility patrols within the hot sport areas and engaging with the community, actively preventing any ASB that could be caused.

Actioned 01 September 2026
Priority:

Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the Arborfield, Spencers Wood and Shinfield areas which has had a significant community impact. Specific areas include Spencers Wood rec, High Copse and Millworth Lane Rec. This was highlighted by the Community in recent surveys

Issued 01 September 2026

Action taken:

The NH team have been conducting high visibility patrols within the affected areas. The NH team want to work alongside the community in order prevent further incidents of this nature occurring. The NH team are also actively working with Parish and Brough councils brainstorming preventative measures.

Actioned 01 September 2026

Meetings and events

Have your Say during the Barkham & Arborfield Green Family Fun Day on 19th September

1:00PM - 4:00PM, Sat 19 September 2026

Have your Say during the Barkham & Arborfield Green Family Fun Day on 19th September from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Arborfield Green Community Centre.

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Have Your Say 25th September 2026 - The Stables Cafe, Bridle Road, Arborfield

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Fri 25 September 2026

The Stables Cafe, Bridle Road, Arborfield

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Have Your Say 15th October 2026 - CO-OP Bramshill Close, Arborfield

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Thu 15 October 2026

COOP, Bramshill Close, Arborfield

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Have Your Say Event on 29th October at Lidl in Shinfield

5:00PM - 6:00PM, Thu 29 October 2026

Have Your Say Event from 5:00pm to 6:00pm on 29th October at Lidl, Beke Ave, Shinfield, Reading

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