Reading vs Twyford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Reading

RG31 · Reading

113

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences34
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Twyford

RG10 · Wokingham

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting16
  • Violence & sexual offences10
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Twyford has less crime — 42 vs 113 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Twyford in February 2026 — 113 incidents compared to 42, a 2.7x difference. 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 Twyford safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Twyford recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 42 vs 113 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Twyford is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Twyford?

In February 2026, Reading's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (34 incidents) while Twyford's was Shoplifting (16 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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