Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG2 · Reading
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Reading has less crime — 142 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded notably higher crime than Reading in February 2026 — 290 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Reading has more Public order (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 142 vs 290 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Other theft while Reading had more Public order. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 290).