Pamber vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Pamber

RG26 · Hampshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Reading

RG1 · Reading

837

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Pamber has less crime — 15 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Pamber in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 15, a 55.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pamber sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Reading has more Shoplifting (182) and Anti-social behaviour (80). Pamber is below the national average while Reading is above, making Pamber the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pamber or Reading safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Pamber recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 15 vs 837 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Pamber is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pamber saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Reading had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Pamber recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 837).

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