Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG4 · Reading
52
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
GU46 · Hampshire
59
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Reading has less crime — 52 vs 59 incidents in April 2026.
Reading and Yateley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 52 and 59 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Reading sees higher rates of Other theft (7), while Yateley has more Criminal damage & arson (11). 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 Yateley — 52 vs 59 incidents. That is 12% 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 Other theft while Yateley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Reading recorded fewer total crimes (52 vs 59).