Cold Ash Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2023, Cold Ash—a built-up area within West Berkshire—recorded a crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 96% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's exceptionally low risk profile, with residents facing a significantly reduced likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national picture. The three reported crimes were evenly split across anti-social behaviour, other theft, and public order offences, each contributing 33.3% of the total. This distribution suggests a focus on low-level, community-based incidents rather than property or violent crimes, which are typically more prevalent in larger urban centres. Seasonal factors may have influenced the pattern, as Easter and the transition to spring weather often correlate with increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with Cold Ash's small population and limited commercial infrastructure. The absence of violent or property crimes further reinforces the area's safety, though the presence of anti-social behaviour and theft indicates that vigilance in community spaces remains necessary. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the specific character of the area, where low population density and minimal economic activity likely play a role in shaping the crime profile.

April 2023 marked a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, other theft, and public order offences—each category rising from zero to one incident. While these categories collectively accounted for all three reported crimes, they remain significantly below UK averages: anti-social behaviour was 92% below the national rate of 1.2 per 1,000, other theft was 82% below the UK's 0.6 per 1,000, and public order offences were 84% below the UK average. The overall crime rate dropped 25.7% from March, despite the rise in these specific categories, suggesting a shift in crime types or reporting patterns. For residents, this means that while three crimes were recorded, they were concentrated in three distinct areas, none of which approached the scale seen nationally. The absence of property or violent crimes further indicates a unique local profile, possibly linked to Cold Ash's small population and limited commercial zones.

Cold Ash's crime rate in April 2023 dropped to 0.3 per 1,000 residents, a 25.7% decrease from the previous month's 0.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 96% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, highlighting the rarity of incidents in everyday life. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 3,800 residents—a figure that underscores the low likelihood of encountering crime for most residents. This contrast with the UK average, where 7.5 crimes occur per 1,000 people, reinforces Cold Ash's status as an outlier in terms of safety. The built-up area's small population and limited commercial activity likely contribute to this pattern, though seasonal factors such as Easter and spring weather may have played a role in the month's overall stability.