Total Crime Rate
40.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Compton Road area has the 18th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Chieveley & Cold Ash , and the 237th lowest 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 Compton Road (RG20 7LH) in the last 12 months was 40.1 per 1,000 residents and was 8.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Compton Road (RG20 7LH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cow Lane, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Haydon Lane (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chieveley & Cold Ash| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Old Stanmore Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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