Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG5 · Wokingham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 72 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Woodley in February 2026 — 151 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Burglary (12), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (8). 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, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 72 vs 151 incidents. That is 52% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 151).