Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG1 · Reading
727
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 51 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 51, a 14.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (163) and Public order (64), while Reading has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Reading sits above the national average for recorded crime while Reading is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 51 vs 727 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Reading had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 727).