Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG25 · Hampshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dummer has less crime — 37 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.
Reading saw somewhat more crime than Dummer in February 2026 (51 vs 37 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dummer sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Reading has more Vehicle crime (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dummer recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 37 vs 51 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Dummer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dummer saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dummer recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 51).