Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG19 · West Berkshire
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG5 · Wokingham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 72 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Thatcham and Woodley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 73 and 72 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thatcham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Anti-social behaviour (5), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Thatcham — 72 vs 73 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes. Woodley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Thatcham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 73).