Newbury vs Wokingham — 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

Wokingham

RG40 · Wokingham

89

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Shoplifting17
  • Vehicle crime12

Wokingham has less crime — 89 vs 168 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newbury recorded notably higher crime than Wokingham in April 2026 — 168 vs 89 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (23) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (17) and Vehicle crime (12). 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 Wokingham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wokingham recorded fewer crimes than Newbury — 89 vs 168 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Wokingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Wokingham had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wokingham recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 168).

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