Newbury vs Rotherfield Greys — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newbury

RG14 · West Berkshire

207

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Rotherfield Greys

RG9 · Oxfordshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Other theft2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 11 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Rotherfield Greys in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 11, a 18.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25), while Rotherfield Greys has more Other theft (2). Newbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rotherfield Greys is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newbury or Rotherfield Greys safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 11 vs 207 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newbury and Rotherfield Greys?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Rotherfield Greys had more Other theft. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 207).

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