Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG6 · Wokingham
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG19 · West Berkshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thatcham has less crime — 77 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Earley recorded notably higher crime than Thatcham in April 2026 — 121 vs 77 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (12) and Other theft (9), while Thatcham has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (9). 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, Thatcham recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 77 vs 121 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Thatcham 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 and Other theft while Thatcham had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Thatcham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 121).