Reading vs Rotherfield Greys — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Reading

RG31 · Reading

114

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Shoplifting34
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Rotherfield Greys

RG9 · Oxfordshire

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting9
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 21 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Rotherfield Greys in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 21, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (38), while Rotherfield Greys has more Criminal damage & arson (4). 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 Rotherfield Greys safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 21 vs 114 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Rotherfield Greys?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Rotherfield Greys had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 114).

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