Berkshire justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in Berkshire?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact Thames Valley Police at www.thamesvalley.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in Berkshire?

Reading Crown Court is the nearest, about 2.4 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in Berkshire?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near Berkshire?

Huntercombe is the nearest prison (about 15.4 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in Berkshire. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in South East, England & Wales Population: 992k+

Nearest Police Force

Thames Valley Police

Primary Force

Headquarters: Force Headquarters, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NX

Thames Valley Police, is the territorial police force responsible for policing the Thames Valley area covered by the counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Website:www.thamesvalley.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Reading Crown Court

2.4 miles away

Crown Court

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Amersham Crown Court

37.1 miles away

Crown Court

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Guildford Crown Court

37.5 miles away

Crown Court

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Oxford Crown Court

37.6 miles away

Crown Court

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Aylesbury Crown Court

42.2 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Reading Police Station Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7TH

1.5 mi

Reading Police Station Reading Station, Reading, RG1 1LZ

2.2 mi

Basingstoke Police Station Jays Close, Basingstoke, RG22 4BS

21.8 mi

Loddon Valley Police Station Rushey Way, Lower Earley, Berkshire RG6 4PS

5.8 mi

Nearest Prison

Huntercombe

15.4 miles away

HMP Huntercombe, Huntercombe Place, Nuffield, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5SB

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in Berkshire

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NILO SHARMA & ASSOCIATES

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

READING

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LRP LEGAL LIMITED

Solicitor

Probate and Estate AdministrationEmploymentImmigration+1

READING

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DEXTER MONTAGUE LLP

Solicitor

Mental HealthFamilyProperty - Residential+7

READING

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Berkshire Family Mediation LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Mediation

Reading

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ROWBERRY MORRIS THAMES VALLEY LLP

Legal Aid Provider

FamilyEmploymentLitigation - Other+2

READING

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Albin & Co LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefencePrison LawFamily

Reading

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Ajs Law LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Mental Health

Reading

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HARRISONS THAMES VALLEY SOLICITORS LLP

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningProperty - CommercialProperty - Residential

READING

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About Berkshire

Berkshire is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
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County at a glance

Area1,262 sq km
Population992,327
Police ForceThames Valley Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in Berkshire?

Where is the nearest court in Berkshire?

How can I get legal aid in Berkshire?

How do I visit someone in prison near Berkshire?