Reading vs Sandhurst — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Reading

RG2 · Reading

142

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft13

Sandhurst

GU47 · Bracknell Forest

55

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Criminal damage & arson8
  • Public order6

Sandhurst has less crime — 55 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Sandhurst in February 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 55, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Other theft (13), while Sandhurst has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Public order (6). 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 Sandhurst safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Sandhurst recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 55 vs 142 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Sandhurst is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Sandhurst had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Sandhurst recorded fewer total crimes (55 vs 142).

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