Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG18 · West Berkshire
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG1 · Reading
837
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bucklebury has less crime — 4 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 4, a 209.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bucklebury sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Reading has more Shoplifting (182) and Anti-social behaviour (80). Bucklebury is below the national average while Reading is above, making Bucklebury the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 4 vs 837 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Bucklebury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bucklebury saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bucklebury recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 837).