Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG29 · Hampshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Odiham has less crime — 9 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 9, a 39.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Odiham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Burglary (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Odiham is below the national average while Reading is above, making Odiham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 9 vs 354 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Odiham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Odiham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 354).