Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG26 · Hampshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Pamber has less crime — 11 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Pamber in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 11, a 26.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pamber sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Vehicle crime (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (30). Pamber is below the national average while Reading is above, making Pamber the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Pamber recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 11 vs 290 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Pamber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Pamber saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Pamber recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 290).