Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG19 · West Berkshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 52 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
Thatcham saw somewhat more crime than Reading in April 2026 (77 vs 52 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Other theft (7), while Thatcham has more Shoplifting (10) and Public order (9). 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, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Thatcham — 52 vs 77 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Reading is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Thatcham had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 77).