Cookham Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000, placing it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, characterised by its rural surroundings and small population, maintains a safer profile than the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (8 cases), followed by vehicle crime (29.2%, 7 cases) and anti-social behaviour (20.8%, 5 cases). The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and spring weather — likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially influencing patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the area's crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average for specific categories: violence and sexual offences are 41% below the national rate, while vehicle crime is 177% above. This divergence suggests local factors, such as the presence of commuter routes or car ownership patterns, may drive vehicle-related incidents despite overall low crime rates. The relatively low levels of property crime (9 cases) and theft from the person (1 case) further highlight the area's distinct profile compared to more densely populated urban centres, where such crimes are more common. These figures illustrate how geographic and demographic characteristics can shape crime patterns, with Cookham's rural setting and smaller population contributing to its lower-than-average crime rates despite specific categories showing notable deviations.

April 2024 saw a 133.3% increase in vehicle crime, with 7 incidents reported — a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 177% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This sharp rise contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in public order offences, which fell from 3 to 2 incidents. Anti-social behaviour also saw a dramatic 400% increase, jumping from 1 to 5 incidents, though this remains below the UK average for the category. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 11.1%, from 9 to 8 incidents, maintaining a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 — 41% below the UK average. These shifts suggest seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during spring, may influence local crime patterns, though the spike in vehicle crime raises questions about potential local triggers.

Cookham's crime rate in April 2024 rose 14.3% compared to March's 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in local incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. This monthly exposure rate, when considered against the population of 5,451, underscores the area's position as a safer locality compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cookham's crime profile remains markedly lower than national benchmarks, even as local factors such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics influence specific incident types.