Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG31 · Reading
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 113 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke saw somewhat more crime than Reading in February 2026 (151 vs 113 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Reading has more Shoplifting (31). 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, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 113 vs 151 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 151).