Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG22 · Hampshire
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG5 · Wokingham
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 102 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Woodley in April 2026 — 162 vs 102 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (28), while Woodley has more Other theft (9). 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, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 102 vs 162 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Woodley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Woodley had more Other theft. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 162).