Newbury vs Sandhurst — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newbury

RG20 · West Berkshire

168

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences65
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson21

Sandhurst

GU47 · Bracknell Forest

78

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Vehicle crime6

Sandhurst has less crime — 78 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Sandhurst in April 2026 — 168 vs 78 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Sandhurst has more Vehicle crime (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newbury or Sandhurst safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 78 vs 168 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Sandhurst is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Newbury and Sandhurst?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sandhurst had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Sandhurst recorded fewer total crimes (78 vs 168).

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