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

RG2 · Reading

172

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Shoplifting23
  • Other theft19

Pamber has less crime — 15 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Pamber or Reading safer?

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.

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 while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Pamber recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 172).

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