Reading vs Warfield — 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

Warfield

RG42 · Bracknell Forest

163

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences62
  • Shoplifting36
  • Other theft15

Warfield has less crime — 163 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Warfield in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 163, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Public order (64), while Warfield has more Other theft (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 Warfield safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Warfield recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 163 vs 727 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Public order while Warfield had more Other theft. Overall, Warfield recorded fewer total crimes (163 vs 727).

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