Reading vs Twyford — 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

Twyford

RG10 · Wokingham

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Vehicle crime10
  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Shoplifting5

Twyford has less crime — 35 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Reading recorded substantially more crime than Twyford in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 35, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14), while Twyford has more Vehicle crime (10). 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 April 2026 Police data, Twyford recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 35 vs 114 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Twyford is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Twyford had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Twyford recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 114).

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