Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG17 · West Berkshire
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 46 incidents in February 2026.
Sulhamstead recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 46 incidents compared to 3, a 15.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hungerford sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (14) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hungerford recorded fewer crimes than Sulhamstead — 3 vs 46 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Hungerford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hungerford saw higher rates of Other theft while Sulhamstead had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 46).