Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG25 · Hampshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Dummer has less crime — 28 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Dummer in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 28, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dummer sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Burglary (3), while Newbury has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Criminal damage & arson (30). Dummer is below the national average while Newbury is above, making Dummer the safer choice on this measure.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 28 vs 250 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Dummer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dummer saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Newbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dummer recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 250).