Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG28 · Hampshire
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
RG5 · Wokingham
102
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.
Woodley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch in April 2026 — 102 incidents compared to 19, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Whitchurch sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Woodley has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Woodley — 19 vs 102 incidents. That is 81% 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 Woodley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Whitchurch recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 102).