Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG1 · Reading
727
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Reading has less crime — 290 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 290, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (163), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 290 vs 727 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (290 vs 727).