Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG19 · West Berkshire
77
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG5 · Wokingham
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Thatcham has less crime — 77 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.
Woodley saw somewhat more crime than Thatcham in April 2026 (102 vs 77 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Thatcham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (9), while Woodley has more Criminal damage & arson (13) and Other theft (9). 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, Thatcham recorded fewer crimes than Woodley — 77 vs 102 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Thatcham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Thatcham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Woodley had more Criminal damage & arson and Other theft. Overall, Thatcham recorded fewer total crimes (77 vs 102).