Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG14 · West Berkshire
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG5 · Wokingham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 72 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Woodley in February 2026 — 207 incidents compared to 72, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (25) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (8). Newbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Woodley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 72 vs 207 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Woodley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 207).