Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG30 · Reading
354
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
RG31 · Reading
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Reading has less crime — 114 vs 354 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Reading in April 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 114, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Reading has more Shoplifting (34). 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 — 114 vs 354 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Reading is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Reading had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 354).