Fleet vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Fleet

GU52 · Hampshire

47

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Shoplifting5

Reading

RG1 · Reading

727

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences218
  • Shoplifting163
  • Public order64

Fleet has less crime — 47 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Fleet in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 47, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Fleet sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6), while Reading has more Public order (64). Fleet is below the national average while Reading is above, making Fleet the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fleet or Reading safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Fleet recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 47 vs 727 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Fleet is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Fleet saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Reading had more Public order. Overall, Fleet recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 727).

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