Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG31 · Reading
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 113 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 113, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Reading has more Shoplifting (31). 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 — 113 vs 290 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 290).