Reading vs Reading — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Reading

RG1 · Reading

837

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences269
  • Shoplifting182
  • Anti-social behaviour80

Reading

RG31 · Reading

114

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Shoplifting34
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Reading has less crime — 114 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 114, a 7.3x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Reading records significantly more (269 vs 38 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 114 vs 837 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Reading recorded 269 incidents of this type vs 38 in Reading. Overall, Reading had fewer total crimes (114 vs 837).

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