Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG6 · Wokingham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Earley has less crime — 127 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Earley in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 127, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (42), while Earley has more Drugs (10). 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, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 127 vs 351 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Earley had more Drugs. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 351).