Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG31 · Reading
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 114 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke saw somewhat more crime than Reading in April 2026 (162 vs 114 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (19), while Reading has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 114 vs 162 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 162).