Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG41 · Wokingham
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 52 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Wokingham saw somewhat more crime than Reading in April 2026 (74 vs 52 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Reading recorded fewer crimes than Wokingham — 52 vs 74 incidents. That is 30% 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 while Wokingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 74).