Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG14 · West Berkshire
250
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sulhamstead has less crime — 38 vs 250 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Sulhamstead in April 2026 — 250 incidents compared to 38, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (11). Newbury sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sulhamstead is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 38 vs 250 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sulhamstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sulhamstead had more Shoplifting. Overall, Sulhamstead recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 250).