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 January 2026 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chieveley & Cold Ash crime rate of 15.43 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Chieveley & Cold Ash Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodlands Close with total crimes: 4
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hampstead Norreys Road 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 January 2026 the Chieveley & Cold Ash has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 15.43 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)CrimesRank (Chieveley & Cold Ash)
Thatcham Central184 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury68 51,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central93 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer88 31,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham79 41,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill60 6807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook49 8728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley28 13739 7603 10
Newbury Speen51 7699 10676 8
Tilehurst Birch Copse40 9727 9634 9
Thatcham North East35 10455 12391 12
Newbury Wash Common33 11561 11570 11
Bradfield32 12392 14338 17
Lambourn11 21343 18361 13
Thatcham West24 15383 16351 14
Aldermaston25 14237 21290 18
Theale22 16387 15345 15
Downlands18 19363 17243 20
Ridgeway18 18245 19262 19
Pangbourne15 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury1 2468 2381 22
Basildon5 2290 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2328 2451 24

Chieveley & Cold Ash Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 202513
October 202510
September 20257
August 20257
July 20256
June 20257
May 20256
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20257
October 20252
September 20254
August 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20254
October 20255
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
September 20254
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
May 20252

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20253
February 20253

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20254
October 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20253
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Chieveley & Cold Ash in January 2026

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

1. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Hampstead Norreys Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Collaroy Glen (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Wellhouse Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sandstone Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Colyer Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hermitage Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Northfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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