Basingstoke vs Wokingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG22 · Hampshire

151

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Burglary12

Wokingham

RG40 · Wokingham

78

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Shoplifting8

Wokingham has less crime — 78 vs 151 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Wokingham in February 2026 — 151 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (12), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Wokingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wokingham recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 78 vs 151 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Wokingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Wokingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary while Wokingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wokingham recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 151).

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