Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 52 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Earley recorded notably higher crime than Reading in April 2026 — 121 vs 52 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (12), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (10). 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, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 52 vs 121 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 121).