Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG7 · West Berkshire
46
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sulhamstead has less crime — 46 vs 51 incidents in February 2026.
Reading and Sulhamstead recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 51 and 46 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Sulhamstead has more Shoplifting (14) and Criminal damage & arson (9). 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, Sulhamstead recorded fewer crimes than Reading — 46 vs 51 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Sulhamstead 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 Sulhamstead had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sulhamstead recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 51).