Odiham vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Odiham

RG29 · Hampshire

10

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary1
  • Public order1

Reading

RG31 · Reading

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Odiham has less crime — 10 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Odiham in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 10, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Odiham sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Public order (1), while Reading has more Shoplifting (31) and Anti-social behaviour (15). 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 February 2026 Police data, Odiham recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 10 vs 113 incidents. That is 91% 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 February 2026, Odiham saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Reading had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Odiham recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 113).

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