Whitchurch vs Whitchurch-on-Thames — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Whitchurch

RG28 · Hampshire

19

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences9
  • Public order3
  • Other theft2

Whitchurch-on-Thames

RG8 · Oxfordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson2

Whitchurch-on-Thames has less crime — 2 vs 19 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Whitchurch recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch-on-Thames in April 2026 — 19 incidents compared to 2, a 9.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Whitchurch sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (9) and Public order (3), while Whitchurch-on-Thames has more Criminal damage & arson (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch or Whitchurch-on-Thames safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch-on-Thames recorded fewer crimes than Whitchurch — 2 vs 19 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Whitchurch-on-Thames is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Whitchurch and Whitchurch-on-Thames?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Whitchurch saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Whitchurch-on-Thames had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whitchurch-on-Thames recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 19).

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