Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU47 · Bracknell Forest
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 51 vs 55 incidents in February 2026.
Reading and Sandhurst recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 51 and 55 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Sandhurst has more Criminal damage & arson (8) and Public order (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Sandhurst — 51 vs 55 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Sandhurst had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 55).