Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG25 · Hampshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG31 · Reading
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dummer has less crime — 37 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Dummer in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 37, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dummer sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Reading has more Shoplifting (31). 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, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 37 vs 113 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Dummer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dummer saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dummer recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 113).