Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 35 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 35, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Basingstoke is below the national average while Reading is above, making Basingstoke the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 35 vs 354 incidents. That is 90% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 354).