Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Newbury has less crime — 168 vs 248 incidents in April 2026.
Basingstoke saw somewhat more crime than Newbury in April 2026 (248 vs 168 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newbury recorded fewer crimes than Basingstoke — 168 vs 248 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Basingstoke is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Public order while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newbury recorded fewer total crimes (168 vs 248).