Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG12 · Bracknell Forest
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bracknell has less crime — 352 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Bracknell and Reading recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 352 and 354 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bracknell sees higher rates of Shoplifting (30), while Reading has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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, Bracknell recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 352 vs 354 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bracknell saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Reading had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bracknell recorded fewer total crimes (352 vs 354).