Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG24 · Hampshire
248
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG1 · Reading
837
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Basingstoke has less crime — 248 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Basingstoke in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 248, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Basingstoke sees higher rates of Public order (30), while Reading has more Shoplifting (182). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Basingstoke recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 248 vs 837 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Basingstoke saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Basingstoke recorded fewer total crimes (248 vs 837).