Cookham Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cookham's crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 28.6% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—38.6% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000—the area remains significantly safer than the national average. This built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead shows a clear seasonal pattern, with 8 incidents of violence and sexual offences recorded, a category that is 46% below the UK average. The second most common crime, shoplifting, rose sharply to 5 incidents (17.9% of total), marking a 50% increase above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour follows closely with 4 incidents (14.3%), though this category is 51% below the national average. The summer months, with schools out and tourism peaking, likely contribute to these patterns. Cookham's low overall crime rate suggests a strong community presence and effective local policing, though the spike in shoplifting may reflect increased foot traffic during festivals and events. The area's character as a commuter hub with limited retail density may explain the relatively low levels of property crime compared to larger urban centres. However, the rise in public order offences could indicate challenges in managing crowds during summer activities, requiring targeted interventions.

July 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting, public order offences, and other theft all doubling from June's figures. This 100% month-on-month increase in shoplifting—now at 5 incidents (0.9 per 1,000)—suggests heightened retail activity, potentially linked to summer festivals and tourist visits. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 11.1% (from 9 to 8 incidents), though this category remains 46% below the UK average. The sharp rise in public order offences (3 incidents, 10.7% of total) coincides with the peak of summer events, where crowd management may become a challenge. Shoplifting's 50% above UK average rate (0.6 per 1,000) contrasts with the 51% below UK average for anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000). This divergence highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics: while community cohesion may suppress anti-social behaviour, the influx of transient visitors during July likely drives retail-related offences. Residents might find the 100% increase in 'other theft' (3 incidents) concerning, as this category—though still 9% below the UK average—could indicate opportunistic crimes linked to summer gatherings.

Cookham's July 2023 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.8% increase from June's 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting the seasonal volatility typical of this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in July, a figure that, while low, underscores the impact of summer activities on local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 195 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but requires contextualisation: this figure does not account for the area's relatively small population (5,451 residents). Compared to the UK, Cookham's overall crime rate remains 38.6% below the national average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the average UK citizen, though the 100% increase in shoplifting and public order offences suggests targeted vulnerabilities during peak summer months. These figures highlight the importance of seasonal preparedness in maintaining Cookham's safety profile, particularly as the area's tourism-driven economy continues to grow.