Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG18 · West Berkshire
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG28 · Hampshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bucklebury has less crime — 4 vs 19 incidents in April 2026.
Whitchurch recorded substantially more crime than Bucklebury in April 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 4, a 4.8x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Bucklebury recorded fewer crimes than Whitchurch — 4 vs 19 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bucklebury is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bucklebury recorded 3 incidents of this type vs 9 in Whitchurch. Total crime levels were broadly similar.