Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG26 · Hampshire
15
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Pamber has less crime — 15 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Pamber in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 15, a 23.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Pamber sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (44) and Criminal damage & arson (32). Pamber is below the national average while Reading is above, making Pamber the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Pamber recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 15 vs 354 incidents. That is 96% 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 and Other theft while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Pamber recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 354).