Cold Ash Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cold Ash’s November 2024 crime profile is defined by anti-social behaviour, other theft, and shoplifting, each contributing 25% of the total 8 reported crimes. The area’s overall crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 90.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that positions Cold Ash as one of the safest places in the country. This stark contrast to national trends may be attributed to the area’s small population, rural-adjacent setting, and limited commercial activity, which reduce opportunities for crime. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, saw a 100.0% increase from October, potentially linked to November’s darker evenings and seasonal events like Bonfire Night. However, the absence of major violent crime—only one incident of violence and sexual offences—further underscores the area’s low-risk environment. The low rate of property crimes (5 total) compared to the UK average also suggests that Cold Ash’s built-up nature, with fewer high-traffic retail zones, may limit opportunities for theft. Seasonal factors, such as Black Friday shopping, did not translate into a surge in shoplifting, though the two incidents recorded remain a point of interest for local authorities. The area’s crime picture is thus shaped by a combination of its geographic isolation, small community dynamics, and the limited presence of high-risk environments typically associated with higher crime rates.

November saw a 100.0% increase in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, both rising from one incident to two. This shift may reflect heightened activity during the pre-Christmas shopping period. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 75.0%, from four to one, a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 82% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the effectiveness of local interventions or the area’s demographic profile. Residents may find the 25% share of shoplifting incidents particularly notable, as it suggests retail-focused activity despite the low overall rate. These patterns, while not indicative of broader trends, illustrate the nuanced nature of crime in a small, rural-adjacent built-up area.

Cold Ash’s November 2024 crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 50.0% decline from the previous month’s 1.4 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a stabilization in local crime trends, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to national figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the population context, over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 1,425 residents, a figure that places Cold Ash among the safest areas in the UK. This monthly exposure rate, while minimal, reflects the low baseline of criminal activity in a small, rural-adjacent community where local policing and community engagement may contribute to sustained safety. The drop from October also aligns with seasonal patterns, as November’s darker evenings and reduced foot traffic during events like Bonfire Night may inadvertently limit opportunities for certain types of crime.