Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG26 · Hampshire
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG2 · Reading
172
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Pamber has less crime — 15 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Pamber in April 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 15, a 11.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pamber sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Reading has more Shoplifting (23). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pamber recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 15 vs 172 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Pamber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Pamber saw higher rates of Other crime while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pamber recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 172).