Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
123
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newbury has less crime — 123 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke saw somewhat more crime than Newbury in February 2026 (151 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), 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 151 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 151).