Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG21 · Hampshire
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newbury has less crime — 123 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Newbury in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 123, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Shoplifting (46), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 123 vs 351 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 351).