Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 151 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded notably higher crime than Basingstoke in February 2026 — 290 vs 151 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Reading has more Public order (30). 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, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 151 vs 290 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Reading had more Public order. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (151 vs 290).