Cold Ash Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Cold Ash for November 2025, accounting for 30.8% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 4 incidents, remains 84% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Other theft follows closely, contributing another 30.8% of the total 13 crimes recorded in the built-up area. The low overall crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents places Cold Ash 84.9% below the UK average of 7.3, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. Seasonal factors in November—dark evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—likely influence patterns, though the area's compact size and lower population density may contribute to its consistently low rates. Anti-social behaviour and property crimes, while present, remain significantly below UK averages, suggesting a community environment where crime prevention measures appear effective. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas in Cold Ash may further explain the limited incidence of shoplifting and public order offences, which are typically more common in larger urban centres.

November 2025 saw notable increases in burglary (+100%), shoplifting (+100%), and other theft (+100%) compared to October, though these remain low in absolute terms. Violence and sexual offences, despite being the most common category, remain 84% below the UK average, underscoring Cold Ash's comparative safety. Other theft, which rose from 2 to 4 incidents, is still 22% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The absence of significant spikes in property crime—such as burglary or criminal damage—contrasts with national trends, where these categories often dominate. For residents, the low crime rate means that over the course of a month, one reported crime occurs for roughly every 877 residents, a figure far lower than the UK average. This suggests that Cold Ash's built-up area, while not immune to crime, maintains a safety profile that diverges from both regional and national benchmarks.

Cold Ash's crime rate remained stable at 1.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate recorded in October. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 0 crimes per day on average, a figure that places the area among the safest in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 11,400 residents, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for every 877 residents—a statistic that dwarfs the UK average monthly exposure, which is not provided but likely significantly higher. The built-up area's population density, while modest, appears to be balanced by community factors that mitigate crime. Unlike larger urban centres where daily crime counts often exceed 1, Cold Ash's data suggests a near-absence of persistent criminal activity. This pattern aligns with the area's character as a small, low-density settlement where social cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to its low crime rates. The stability in crime figures between October and November further reinforces the notion that Cold Ash's safety profile is not heavily influenced by seasonal fluctuations typical of more populated regions.