Crime Rate in Chieveley & Cold Ash: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash

The total recorded crimes in Chieveley & Cold Ash, West Berkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chieveley & Cold Ash crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chieveley & Cold Ash, encompassing approximately 1,361 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Chieveley & Cold Ash Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Woodlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Curridge Piece with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chieveley & Cold Ash?

To understand the safety of Chieveley & Cold Ash, we need to analyze Chieveley & Cold Ash crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Chieveley & Cold Ash demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 395 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chieveley & Cold Ash recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Chieveley & Cold Ash had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 343 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chieveley & Cold Ash recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Chieveley & Cold Ash has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Chieveley & Cold Ash Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chieveley & Cold Ash has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 14.69 ranking 18th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Chieveley & Cold Ash crimes were 395. The crime rate of Chieveley & Cold Ash in 2024 was 290.14 (year) or 24.18 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chieveley & Cold Ash were around 343 crimes with yearly crime rate of 251.95 (year) or 21.00 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)
Thatcham Central239 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury103 41,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central105 31,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer106 21,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham98 51,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill68 8807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook91 6728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley68 9739 7603 10
Newbury Speen85 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse63 10727 9634 9
Newbury Wash Common32 13561 11570 11
Thatcham North East42 11455 12391 12
Thatcham West37 12383 16351 14
Lambourn22 16343 18361 13
Bradfield31 14392 14338 17
Theale30 15387 15345 15
Downlands21 17363 17243 20
Aldermaston20 19237 21290 18
Ridgeway15 21245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury13 2268 2381 22
Basildon7 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham1 2428 2451 24

Chieveley & Cold Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 202410
September 202410
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Chieveley & Cold Ash in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chieveley & Cold Ash postcode area is presented below.

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
3. Curridge Piece (Map)
Total2
Robbery2
4. Wellhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rowlock Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Deacons Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Newbury Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Doctors Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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