Earley vs Whitchurch — 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

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

11

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Burglary2
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 127 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Earley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 127 incidents compared to 11, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Earley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Drugs (10), while Whitchurch has more Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). 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 Whitchurch safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Earley — 11 vs 127 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Earley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Drugs while Whitchurch had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 127).

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