Odiham vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Odiham

RG29 · Hampshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Shoplifting2
  • Burglary1

Reading

RG1 · Reading

837

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences269
  • Shoplifting182
  • Anti-social behaviour80

Odiham has less crime — 9 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 9, a 93.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Odiham sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (80). Odiham is below the national average while Reading is above, making Odiham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Odiham or Reading safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 9 vs 837 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Odiham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Odiham and Reading?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Odiham saw higher rates of Burglary while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 837).

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