Cold Ash Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,400 residents, Cold Ash recorded 7 crimes in May 2025 — an exceptionally low volume that translates to a crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents, 92.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within West Berkshire demonstrates a stark contrast to national trends, with robbery, vehicle crime, and violence and sexual offences each accounting for 28.6% of the total incidents. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, may have influenced the observed patterns. The low overall rate suggests that Cold Ash's crime profile is shaped by its rural-adjacent environment, where limited urban density and dispersed population centres may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Robbery rates in the area are 82% above the UK average for this category, yet vehicle crime is 50% below the national benchmark. The balance between property and violent crimes here appears relatively stable, with property crimes making up 71.4% of the total. This suggests that while the area's crime picture is significantly safer than the UK average, specific categories like robbery show localised variations that warrant closer attention.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in both robbery and violence and sexual offences, with each category rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This spike in personal crime types contrasts sharply with a 75% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from 8 to 2 incidents. While robbery rates in Cold Ash are 82% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, vehicle crime here is 50% below the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix — with personal crimes now accounting for 57.1% of total incidents (compared to 42.9% for property crimes) — suggests a potential seasonal influence. The increase in violent crime during May, a month marked by bank holidays and extended evening hours, may be loosely connected to the area's social dynamics during this time of year. Residents should note that vehicle crime, which previously dominated the local crime picture, has now been significantly reduced, though the reasons for this drop remain unexplained by the data.

Cold Ash's crime rate in May 2025 dropped to 0.6 per 1,000 residents, a 46.5% decrease from the previous month's 1.1 per 1,000. This represents a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing the area 92.6% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,629 residents — a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Given Cold Ash's population of 11,400, this suggests that the vast majority of residents experience no direct interaction with crime during the month. The shift from the previous month's rate highlights a potential seasonal or situational factor influencing local crime patterns, though no specific causes are indicated in the data. The low crime density here may be influenced by the area's rural-adjacent character, where limited urban infrastructure and dispersed population centres could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.