Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG19 · West Berkshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG28 · Hampshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 77 incidents in April 2026.
Thatcham recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in April 2026 — 77 incidents compared to 19, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thatcham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Whitchurch has more Other theft (2). 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, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Thatcham — 19 vs 77 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Thatcham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whitchurch had more Other theft. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 77).