Whitchurch vs Woodley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Woodley

RG5 · Wokingham

72

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Other theft12
  • Vehicle crime8

Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Woodley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 11, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Whitchurch sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch or Woodley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Woodley — 11 vs 72 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Whitchurch and Woodley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Whitchurch saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 72).

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