Basingstoke vs Earley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Basingstoke

RG24 · Hampshire

248

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences97
  • Anti-social behaviour39
  • Public order30

Earley

RG6 · Wokingham

121

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Vehicle crime12
  • Other theft9

Earley has less crime — 121 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Basingstoke recorded notably higher crime than Earley in April 2026 — 248 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Public order (30), while Earley has more Vehicle crime (12) and Other theft (9). 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 April 2026 Police data, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 121 vs 248 incidents. That is 51% 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 April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Earley had more Vehicle crime and Other theft. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 248).

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