Reading vs Twyford — 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

Twyford

RG10 · Wokingham

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime10
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Shoplifting5

Twyford has less crime — 35 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Twyford in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 35, a 23.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (80), while Twyford has more Vehicle crime (10). Reading sits above the national average for recorded crime while Twyford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading or Twyford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Twyford recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 35 vs 837 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Twyford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Twyford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Twyford recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 837).

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