Bucklebury vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bucklebury

RG18 · West Berkshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Reading

RG4 · Reading

51

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Bucklebury has less crime — 1 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in February 2026 — 51 incidents compared to 1, a 51.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Reading records significantly more (25 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bucklebury or Reading safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 1 vs 51 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bucklebury is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bucklebury and Reading?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Bucklebury recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 25 in Reading. Overall, Bucklebury had fewer total crimes (1 vs 51).

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