Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG14 · West Berkshire
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG2 · Reading
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 142 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Newbury saw somewhat more crime than Reading in February 2026 (207 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Reading has more Other theft (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 142 vs 207 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Newbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Reading had more Other theft. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 207).