Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG1 · Reading
837
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Reading has less crime — 354 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded notably higher crime than Reading in April 2026 — 837 vs 354 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (182), while Reading has more Criminal damage & arson (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 354 vs 837 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Reading had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (354 vs 837).