Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG1 · Reading
727
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG28 · Hampshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 727 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 11, a 66.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (163) and Public order (64), while Whitchurch has more Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (2). Reading sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitchurch is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 11 vs 727 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Whitchurch had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 727).