Cookham Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's overall crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48.2% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity in the area, which is characteristic of a built-up district within a largely rural region. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 20.8% and anti-social behaviour at 16.7%. These patterns align with the area's demographic and geographic profile, where lower population density and limited urban infrastructure may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of the summer and longer daylight hours, likely contributed to the relative stability of crime rates, though the absence of major tourist influxes or large-scale events may have further tempered activity. The rate of violence and sexual offences remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as strong community cohesion or effective policing—may play a role in maintaining this lower level of violent crime. The area's crime profile also shows a notable absence of property crimes typically associated with high-density urban areas, with only 9 property-related incidents reported, compared to 9 violent crimes. This balance may reflect the nature of Cookham's built-up area, which lacks the commercial or residential concentrations that often drive property crime in larger cities. The overall picture illustrates a community with a relatively low crime burden, though the data also highlights the need for continued vigilance in addressing specific emerging trends, such as the rise in criminal damage and arson, which could be influenced by seasonal maintenance work or increased outdoor activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month swing in June 2023 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, which rose from zero to one reported incident. This jump, though small in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in local crime dynamics, possibly linked to summer activities or changes in cycling patterns. Concurrently, drug-related offences also saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to two incidents, indicating a possible rise in illicit activity or increased reporting. In contrast, burglary fell sharply by 75%, dropping from four to one incident, which may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category at 37.5% of total crimes, remained 42% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7%, reaching five incidents, a figure 41% above the UK average. This category's increase could be tied to seasonal factors, such as more outdoor activities or maintenance work during the summer months.

Cookham's crime rate in June 2023 dropped to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 38.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area reported roughly one crime per day in June, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with Cookham's character as a relatively quiet built-up area within a rural district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents in terms of local population density. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison. The decrease in overall crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, with the onset of summer potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, such as anti-social behaviour, which fell by 42.9% from May to June. However, the area's low baseline crime rate likely plays a significant role in maintaining this level of safety.