Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
151
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 51 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.
Basingstoke recorded substantially more crime than Reading in February 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 51, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Reading has more Vehicle crime (9). 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 — 51 vs 151 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Reading had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 151).