Reading vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Reading

RG1 · Reading

727

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences218
  • Shoplifting163
  • Public order64

Reading

RG31 · Reading

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Reading has less crime — 113 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 113, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Public order (64), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading or Reading safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 113 vs 727 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Reading?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Public order while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (113 vs 727).

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