Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG30 · Reading
290
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sulhamstead has less crime — 46 vs 290 incidents in February 2026.
Reading recorded substantially more crime than Sulhamstead in February 2026 — 290 incidents compared to 46, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Public order (30), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (14) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Reading sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sulhamstead is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 46 vs 290 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Sulhamstead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Sulhamstead had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sulhamstead recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 290).