Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
127
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 51 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.
Earley recorded notably higher crime than Reading in February 2026 — 127 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10), while Reading has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7). 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, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 51 vs 127 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Reading had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 127).