Whitchurch vs Woodley — 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

Woodley

RG5 · Wokingham

102

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Other theft9

Whitchurch has less crime — 19 vs 102 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch or Woodley safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Whitchurch and Woodley?

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).

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