Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG18 · West Berkshire
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bucklebury has less crime — 4 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 4, a 88.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bucklebury sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 354 incidents. That is 99% 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 Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bucklebury recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 354).