Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG20 · West Berkshire
168
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Sulhamstead has less crime — 38 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.
Newbury recorded substantially more crime than Sulhamstead in April 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 38, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (21), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (11). 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, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 38 vs 168 incidents. That is 77% 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 168).