Total Crime Rate
60.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gainsborough Avenue area has the 10th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Chieveley & Cold Ash , and the 173rd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gainsborough Avenue (RG17 9XN) in the last 12 months was 60.1 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% higher than the Chieveley & Cold Ash average (37.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -31.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 22.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gainsborough Avenue (RG17 9XN), the main crime hotspot is near Burtons Hill. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chieveley & Cold Ash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dunn Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Great Severals | — |
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