Reading vs Wokingham Without — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Reading

RG2 · Reading

172

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences70
  • Shoplifting23
  • Other theft19

Wokingham Without

RG45 · Wokingham

54

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Public order6

Wokingham Without has less crime — 54 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Wokingham Without in April 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 54, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Other theft (19), while Wokingham Without has more Anti-social behaviour (7) 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 Wokingham Without safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Wokingham Without recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 54 vs 172 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Wokingham Without is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Wokingham Without?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Wokingham Without had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Wokingham Without recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 172).

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