Cookham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Cookham—a built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead—reported 24 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer communities in England and Wales. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents (9 cases), slightly below the UK average for this category. Other theft (16.7%) and burglary (12.5%) followed, with the latter two categories both exceeding the UK average by 23% and 67%, respectively. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months, though the doubling of public order offences and the tripling of burglary cases suggest localized factors at play. As a commuter-oriented area with limited nightlife, Cookham’s crime profile reflects a balance between the relative safety of small-town living and the occasional spikes in property-related incidents, which could be linked to isolated opportunities rather than systemic issues.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 200% rise in burglary cases, jumping from one to three incidents. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, contrasts with a 50% decrease in vehicle crime, which fell from two to one incident. Public order offences also doubled, rising from zero to two, while other crime categories—such as anti-social behaviour—remained well below the UK average by 80%. The breakdown of violent crimes at 9 incidents (37.5% of total) places them slightly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). However, other theft and burglary rates in Cookham exceeded the UK average by 23% and 67%, respectively, indicating pockets of activity that may warrant closer attention. For residents, the most immediately relevant change is the tripling of burglary cases, which could signal seasonal patterns or isolated incidents requiring targeted awareness.

For January 2024, Cookham’s crime rate rose 84.9% compared to December 2023, moving from 2.4 to 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This shift translates to one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within a small community. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 227 residents, a ratio that highlights the relative rarity of incidents in this area despite the increase. When scaled to the population of 5,451, the 24 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden, though the jump from the previous month’s rate suggests a need for continued monitoring. The daily figure, while low, underscores the importance of local awareness and community engagement in maintaining this level of safety. Unlike larger urban centres, where daily crime counts might be higher, Cookham’s statistics reflect a different rhythm, one shaped by its proximity to Windsor and Maidenhead’s infrastructure and the seasonal dynamics of a smaller, more tightly knit population.