Reading vs Wokingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Reading

RG31 · Reading

189

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting89
  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour11

Wokingham

RG41 · Wokingham

64

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Shoplifting12
  • Burglary6

Wokingham has less crime — 64 vs 189 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham in March 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 64, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while Wokingham has more Burglary (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading or Wokingham safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Wokingham recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 64 vs 189 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Wokingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Wokingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Wokingham had more Burglary. Overall, Wokingham recorded fewer total crimes (64 vs 189).

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