Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG27 · Hampshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG8 · Oxfordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hook has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Whitchurch-on-Thames recorded notably higher crime than Hook in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hook sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Whitchurch-on-Thames has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hook recorded fewer crimes than Whitchurch-on-Thames — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Hook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hook saw higher rates of Burglary while Whitchurch-on-Thames had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hook recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).