Cookham Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

February 2024 marked an unexpected surge in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting in Cookham, a built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, despite the overall crime rate remaining 50.7% below the UK average. The area recorded 19 total crimes, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the national average of 7.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 36.8% of all reported crimes. from January's figure. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting contrasts with this trend, suggesting a combination of local factors. The relatively low overall rate, combined with these specific increases, indicates that while Cookham remains a safer area compared to the UK average, certain crime types warrant closer attention. The area's character as a semi-rural, low-density built-up zone likely contributes to its lower crime rates, though the spikes in specific categories may reflect localised pressures such as seasonal social dynamics or changes in community activity patterns.

February 2024 witnessed a stark 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from one to two, and a similar jump in shoplifting, which moved from zero to one. These unexpected rises contrasted with a 22.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from nine to seven. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violent crimes accounting for 36.8% of total incidents, while property crimes formed a smaller share. This balance deviates from the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 48% below the national rate. Other theft remained above the UK average by 27%, indicating a localised trend in this category. Residents may find the increase in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as it suggests a need for community engagement or targeted interventions in public spaces.

Cookham's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the winter season's typical pattern of reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in local areas, which may contribute to fewer opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 29-day period, reflecting a consistent but low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure figure indicates that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 287 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, underscoring Cookham's position as a relatively safer area. The population context further highlights the rarity of crime in this built-up area, with the low rate suggesting that residents are less likely to encounter criminal incidents compared to the national average.