Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Earley has less crime — 121 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Earley in April 2026 — 250 vs 121 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (12) and Other theft (9), while Newbury has more Anti-social behaviour (43) and Criminal damage & arson (30). 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, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 121 vs 250 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Newbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Newbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Earley recorded fewer total crimes (121 vs 250).