Fleet vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fleet

GU51 · Hampshire

103

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Other theft14
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Reading

RG4 · Reading

52

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other theft7

Reading has less crime — 52 vs 103 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Fleet recorded notably higher crime than Reading in April 2026 — 103 vs 52 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fleet or Reading safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Fleet — 52 vs 103 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Fleet and Reading?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Fleet recorded 38 incidents of this type vs 19 in Reading. Overall, Reading had fewer total crimes (52 vs 103).

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