Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Earley has less crime — 121 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury saw somewhat more crime than Earley in April 2026 (168 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 (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, Earley recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 121 vs 168 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
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 168).