Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG18 · West Berkshire
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG27 · Hampshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hook has less crime — 1 vs 4 incidents in April 2026.
Bucklebury recorded substantially more crime than Hook in April 2026 — 4 incidents compared to 1, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bucklebury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Public order (1), while Hook has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hook recorded fewer crimes than Bucklebury — 1 vs 4 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Hook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bucklebury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Hook had more Burglary. Overall, Hook recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 4).