Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG23 · Hampshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG5 · Wokingham
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 35 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.
Woodley recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 35, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Woodley has more Criminal damage & arson (13) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Woodley — 35 vs 102 incidents. That is 66% 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 Woodley had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 102).