Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG2 · Reading
172
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
RG45 · Wokingham
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wokingham Without has less crime — 54 vs 172 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).