Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG31 · Reading
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 114 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Reading in April 2026 — 250 vs 114 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Reading has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 114 vs 250 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Newbury is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 250).