Crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash: statistics, rates and trends
319 crimes were recorded in Chieveley & Cold Ash in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash at a glance
- Crime trends in Chieveley & Cold Ash
- Types of crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash
- Chieveley & Cold Ash compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chieveley & Cold Ash
- Demographics of Chieveley & Cold Ash
- Questions about crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (117), criminal damage and arson (35) and anti-social behaviour (29) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chieveley & Cold Ash | West Berkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 319 | 10,756 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,584 | 165,112 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash peaked in the year to August 2022 (507 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (313). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 319 | 37.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 313 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 403 | 46.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 413 | 48.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 507 | 59.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 400 | 46.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 411 | 47.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 414 | 48.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 492 | 57.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and other theft (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 20 to 27 and violence and sexual offences rose from 87 to 117.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 13.6 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 3.4 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Burglary | 26 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other theft | 22 | 2.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Chieveley & Cold Ash.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chieveley & Cold Ash |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcham West | 346 | 51.1 | +38% |
| Thatcham North East | 408 | 55.4 | +49% |
| Newbury Clay Hill | 796 | 88.4 | +138% |
| Thatcham Central | 901 | 93.2 | +151% |
| Newbury Speen | 732 | 72.9 | +96% |
| Newbury Greenham | 1,110 | 86.2 | +132% |
| Newbury Central | 1,222 | 190.0 | +411% |
| Ridgeway | 125 | 37.4 | +1% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Chieveley & Cold Ash over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Green Lane” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Green Lane | 56 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 17 |
| On or near Graces Lane | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Sandstone Grove | 13 |
| On or near Cold Ash Hill | 9 |
| On or near Hatchets Lane | 9 |
| On or near Florence Gardens | 8 |
| On or near Priors Court Road | 7 |
| On or near Annadale | 6 |
Of the 290 crimes in Chieveley & Cold Ash with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 115 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Chieveley & Cold Ash has an estimated population of 8,584 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.6%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chieveley & Cold Ash average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chieveley & Cold Ash | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chieveley & Cold Ash a safe place to live?
Chieveley & Cold Ash recorded 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,550th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (35).
Is crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chieveley & Cold Ash was up 2% on the year before: 319 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chieveley & Cold Ash?
About 8,584 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chieveley & Cold Ash?
Chieveley & Cold Ash is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.