Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG28 · Hampshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG41 · Wokingham
74
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 74 incidents in April 2026.
Wokingham recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in April 2026 — 74 incidents compared to 19, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Whitchurch sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (18). 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 Wokingham — 19 vs 74 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Whitchurch saw higher rates of Public order while Wokingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 74).