Earley vs Sulhamstead — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Earley

RG6 · Wokingham

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Shoplifting11
  • Drugs10

Sulhamstead

RG7 · West Berkshire

46

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting14
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Violence & sexual offences7

Sulhamstead has less crime — 46 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Earley recorded substantially more crime than Sulhamstead in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 46, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Drugs (10), while Sulhamstead has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Earley or Sulhamstead safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 46 vs 127 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Sulhamstead is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Earley and Sulhamstead?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Drugs while Sulhamstead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sulhamstead recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 127).

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