Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
RG40 · Wokingham
78
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
RG5 · Wokingham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Woodley has less crime — 72 vs 78 incidents in February 2026.
Wokingham and Woodley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 78 and 72 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Wokingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Woodley has more Other theft (12) and Vehicle crime (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, Woodley recorded fewer crimes than Wokingham — 72 vs 78 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Woodley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Wokingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Woodley had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Woodley recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 78).