Cold Ash Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cold Ash’s January 2025 crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents places it 83.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring its status as a low-crime area. The most significant category by volume was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes. This figure, though higher than the other categories, remains 84% below the UK average for the same type of crime. The second most common offence was criminal damage and arson, contributing 14.3% of the total, and again showing a marked gap compared to the UK rate. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up rural district, where seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours and post-holiday periods may contribute to lower overall crime levels. The absence of major spikes in any single category suggests a stable crime environment, though the small but notable increases in 'other crime', 'vehicle crime', and 'burglary' hint at potential localized shifts. January’s post-holiday context—marked by reduced retail activity and shorter days—likely plays a role in the subdued crime profile, as outdoor and commercial crimes typically see higher incidence during busier periods. The dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes further reflects the area’s demographic and geographic traits, where residential and vehicular assets may be more vulnerable than in densely populated urban settings.

January 2025 saw notable increases in three categories: 'other crime', 'vehicle crime', and 'burglary', each rising from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% jump. These shifts, though small in absolute terms, suggest emerging patterns that may warrant local scrutiny. The crime mix also shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with 7 property crimes reported compared to 5 violent crimes. This imbalance is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up rural district, where residential properties and vehicle theft may be more prevalent than in urban centres. Violence and sexual offences, while comprising 35.7% of total crimes, remain 84% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast reinforces Cold Ash’s position as a relatively safe community, even as specific categories show isolated increases.

Cold Ash’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a 55.7% increase from the previous month’s 0.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though still well below the UK average, reflects a modest shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the low frequency of incidents despite the increase. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure figure—1 crime for every 814 residents—places the area in a safer bracket compared to national averages. With a population of 11,400, this suggests that residents are far less likely to encounter crime than the typical UK resident. The absence of significant spikes in any single category, combined with the overall stability of the crime profile, indicates that the increase is not driven by a specific type of crime but rather a general, small-scale fluctuation in reporting or incidence.