Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG6 · Wokingham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Earley has less crime — 127 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 127 vs 151 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
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).