Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG25 · Hampshire
28
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dummer has less crime — 28 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Dummer in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 28, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dummer sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Burglary (3), while Newbury has more Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 28 vs 168 incidents. That is 83% 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 168).