Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG9 · Oxfordshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Rotherfield Greys has less crime — 21 vs 52 incidents in April 2026.
Reading recorded notably higher crime than Rotherfield Greys in April 2026 — 52 vs 21 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (19) and Other theft (7), while Rotherfield Greys has more Shoplifting (9) and Criminal damage & arson (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 21 vs 52 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Rotherfield Greys is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Other theft while Rotherfield Greys had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Rotherfield Greys recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 52).