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Appeal for witnesses to rape – West Berkshire
09:54 12/07/2026Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage to a rape in Padworth Common, West Berkshire.
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Man jailed for murder - Reading
16:51 03/07/2026Following an investigation by the Thames Valley Police Major Crime Unit, a man has been sentenced to prison for murder in Reading.
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Man jailed for multiple domestic abuse offences – Reading
14:47 22/06/2026Following an investigation by Thames Valley Police, a man has been jailed for multiple domestic abuse offences in Reading.
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Award winning operation tackles the £3.2m retail crime problem through partnership and prevention
10:01 15/05/2026A targeted operation in Reading town centre, which has won the Thames Valley Police 2026 Laycock Award, is delivering significant reductions in crime, catching the offenders who drive the problem and reducing the impact on shop staff, businesses and the wider community.
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Special memorial stone dedicated to brave police officer unveiled by national police charity
14:55 23/04/2026At 11 am on Thursday, the 23rd of April 2026, the Police Memorial Trust formally unveiled a specially commissioned memorial stone dedicated to the memory of Police Constable Andrew Harper of Thames Valley Police.
Crimes and priorities
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Reports of drug use and associated anti-social behaviour continue in the areas surrounding Deerhurst Avenue.
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Officers are carrying out frequent high-visibility patrols, engaging with residents and young people, and utilising stop-search powers where grounds are met. Community intelligence continues to play a crucial role in helping us direct policing activity and achieve positive outcomes.
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Drug activity and anti-social behaviour in Rainbow Park.
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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
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Reports of ASB where groups of youths are using bikes/e-bikes in the car park, being abusive, littering and causing damage.
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Officers are carrying out frequent high-visibility patrols, engaging with residents and young people, and utilising stop-search powers where grounds are met. They are working closely with security and local schools to ID and divert the offending.