Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG31 · Reading
189
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
RG45 · Wokingham
72
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Wokingham Without has less crime — 72 vs 189 incidents in March 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham Without in March 2026 — 189 incidents compared to 72, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (89) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Wokingham Without has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Public order (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Wokingham Without recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 72 vs 189 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wokingham Without is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Wokingham Without had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Wokingham Without recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 189).