Newbury vs Rotherfield Greys — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newbury

RG14 · West Berkshire

250

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences85
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Rotherfield Greys

RG9 · Oxfordshire

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 21 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Rotherfield Greys in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 21, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (85), while Rotherfield Greys has more Shoplifting (9). Newbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rotherfield Greys is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newbury or Rotherfield Greys safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 21 vs 250 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newbury and Rotherfield Greys?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Rotherfield Greys had more Shoplifting. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 250).

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