Cookham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, an exceptional 75% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a pattern of sustained low crime levels characteristic of the built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead. The breakdown of incidents reveals that anti-social behaviour was the most prevalent category, accounting for 27.3% of total crimes (3 incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (18.2%, 2 incidents) and burglary (18.2%, 2 incidents). These statistics are consistent with the area's profile as a predominantly residential community with limited commercial or nightlife activity, factors that typically correlate with reduced crime exposure. Seasonal context suggests that the start of the academic term and shorter evenings may have contributed to the overall decline in crime, though this remains a light hedging consideration. The area's performance in categories like shoplifting (64% below UK average) and public order offences (68% below) further illustrates its unique crime profile, contrasting with the 25% above UK average for burglary. This mixed picture may be partly explained by the density of housing in Cookham, which could increase vulnerability to property crime while simultaneously reducing opportunities for other types of incidents. The data also highlights the importance of contextualising crime rates within the area's specific characteristics, rather than relying on generalisations about urban or rural environments.

September 2023 marked a sharp decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 75.0% from 8 incidents in August to 2. This reduction aligns with the area's seasonal rhythm, as shorter evenings and the start of the academic term may have reduced opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 40.0%, from 5 to 3 incidents, though it remains the most common category at 27.3% of total crimes. Burglary in Cookham (0.4 per 1,000) was 25% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a contrast to other categories like shoplifting and public order offences, which were 64% and 68% below national rates respectively. This anomaly may reflect the area's built-up character, where properties are more densely clustered and more vulnerable to targeted crime. Residents may find the 75% reduction in violent crime particularly reassuring, suggesting that local safety measures or seasonal factors have had a measurable impact.

Cookham's crime rate in September 2023 fell to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 57.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, where the national average stands at 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day in September, reflecting a consistently low level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 496 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the local population of 5,451, this figure highlights the area's strong community safety record. While no UK-wide daily crime comparison exists, the local data suggests that Cookham's residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. This sustained low rate may be influenced by the area's character as a largely residential community with limited commercial or nightlife activity, factors that typically correlate with reduced crime exposure.