Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
230
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG45 · Wokingham
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wokingham Without has less crime — 51 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham Without in February 2026 — 230 incidents compared to 51, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31) and Shoplifting (24), while Wokingham Without has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Other theft (5). Basingstoke sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wokingham Without is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wokingham Without recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 51 vs 230 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Wokingham Without 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 Shoplifting while Wokingham Without had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Wokingham Without recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 230).