Newbury vs Sandhurst — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newbury

RG20 · West Berkshire

123

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Criminal damage & arson17
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Sandhurst

GU47 · Bracknell Forest

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Public order6

Sandhurst has less crime — 55 vs 123 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Sandhurst in February 2026 — 123 vs 55 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Sandhurst has more Public order (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 February 2026 Police data, Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 55 vs 123 incidents. That is 55% 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 February 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sandhurst had more Public order. Overall, Sandhurst recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 123).

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