Reading vs Warfield — 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

Warfield

RG42 · Bracknell Forest

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Shoplifting20
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Warfield has less crime — 179 vs 837 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Warfield in April 2026 — 837 incidents compared to 179, a 4.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Reading records significantly more (269 vs 75 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 Warfield safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Warfield recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 179 vs 837 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Reading recorded 269 incidents of this type vs 75 in Warfield. Overall, Warfield had fewer total crimes (179 vs 837).

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