Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG2 · Reading
172
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 35 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 35, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Reading has more Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (19). 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, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 35 vs 172 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 172).