Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
51
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG19 · West Berkshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 51 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Thatcham saw somewhat more crime than Reading in February 2026 (73 vs 51 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Thatcham has more Shoplifting (11). 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 Thatcham — 51 vs 73 incidents. That is 30% 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 while Thatcham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 73).