Hungerford vs Wokingham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hungerford

RG17 · West Berkshire

3

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Other theft1

Wokingham

RG41 · Wokingham

62

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Hungerford has less crime — 3 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Wokingham recorded substantially more crime than Hungerford in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 3, a 20.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hungerford sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (8) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hungerford or Wokingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hungerford recorded fewer crimes than Wokingham — 3 vs 62 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hungerford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hungerford and Wokingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hungerford saw higher rates of Other theft while Wokingham had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hungerford recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 62).

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