Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU51 · Hampshire
103
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Fleet has less crime — 103 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Fleet in April 2026 — 168 vs 103 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fleet sees higher rates of Other theft (14), while Newbury has more Criminal damage & arson (21). 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, Fleet recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 103 vs 168 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Fleet is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Fleet saw higher rates of Other theft while Newbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Fleet recorded fewer total crimes (103 vs 168).