Basingstoke vs Earley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Burglary12

Earley

RG6 · Wokingham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting11
  • Drugs10

Earley has less crime — 127 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke saw somewhat more crime than Earley in February 2026 (151 vs 127 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Burglary (12), while Earley has more Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Earley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 127 vs 151 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Earley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Earley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 151).

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