Earley vs Hungerford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Earley

RG6 · Wokingham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting11
  • Drugs10

Hungerford

RG17 · West Berkshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Earley recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 3, a 42.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10), while Hungerford has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earley or Hungerford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hungerford recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 3 vs 127 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Hungerford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Hungerford had more Other theft. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 127).

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