Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
31
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG31 · Reading
113
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 31 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 31, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Reading has more Shoplifting (31). 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, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 31 vs 113 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Other theft while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 113).