Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newbury has less crime — 123 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Earley and Newbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 127 and 123 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (17) and Anti-social behaviour (14). 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, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 123 vs 127 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 127).