Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG17 · West Berkshire
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG19 · West Berkshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Thatcham recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 3, a 24.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hungerford sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Thatcham has more Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Thatcham — 3 vs 73 incidents. That is 96% 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 Thatcham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 73).