Basingstoke vs Earley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Basingstoke

RG24 · Hampshire

230

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences88
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting24

Earley

RG6 · Wokingham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting11
  • Drugs10

Earley has less crime — 127 vs 230 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Earley in February 2026 — 230 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (31), while Earley has more Drugs (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Basingstoke or Earley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 127 vs 230 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Basingstoke and Earley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Earley had more Drugs. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 230).

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