Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG5 · Wokingham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 72 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Woodley in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 72, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46) and Anti-social behaviour (42), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (8). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 72 vs 351 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Woodley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 351).