Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Earley has less crime — 127 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Earley in February 2026 — 207 vs 127 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10), while Newbury has more Anti-social behaviour (25) 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 February 2026 Police data, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 127 vs 207 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Newbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Newbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 207).