Reading vs Wokingham Without — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Reading

RG4 · Reading

51

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Wokingham Without

RG45 · Wokingham

51

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences30
  • Other theft5
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (51) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Reading and Wokingham Without recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 51 and 51 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (7), while Wokingham Without has more Other theft (5) and Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Reading or Wokingham Without safer?

Reading and Wokingham Without recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (51 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Reading and Wokingham Without?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Reading saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour while Wokingham Without had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Total crime levels were similar.

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