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

RG2 · Reading

172

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Shoplifting23
  • Other theft19

Odiham has less crime — 9 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in April 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 9, a 19.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Odiham sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Reading has more Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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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 172 incidents. That is 95% 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 Other theft. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 172).

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