Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG28 · Hampshire
11
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG41 · Wokingham
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 11 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
Wokingham recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in February 2026 — 62 incidents compared to 11, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Whitchurch sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Wokingham has more Shoplifting (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, Whitchurch recorded fewer crimes than Wokingham — 11 vs 62 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Whitchurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Whitchurch saw higher rates of Burglary while Wokingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 62).