Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG2 · Reading
172
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 52 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in April 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 52, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Reading has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 52 vs 172 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Reading had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 172).