Cookham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Cookham's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 52.4% below the UK average of 8.4. This built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead experienced a crime profile dominated by anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 31.8% of the total 22 reported crimes. The seasonal context of peak summer, with schools out and tourism at its height, likely contributed to the prominence of these categories. Anti-social behaviour, which saw a 600% month-on-month increase, may have been exacerbated by increased public gatherings during festivals and events. Violence and sexual offences, though down 30% from June, still remained significantly below the UK average. The area's low crime rate appears consistent with its character as a relatively quiet commuter town with limited nightlife and minimal industrial activity. Property crimes, which made up 27% of total incidents, were also well below the UK average, with only six reported cases. This pattern of low property crime and high anti-social behaviour contrasts with typical urban centres, where property crime often dominates. The overall picture suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prevalent than theft or burglary. This aligns with Cookham's status as a suburban area with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where community interactions and local events may contribute to the observed crime trends. The data also highlights a consistent gap between Cookham's crime rates and national averages, with all major categories showing at least a 10% difference from the UK benchmarks.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one to seven incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the dominance of this category in the crime profile. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 30%, decreasing from 10 to 7. This decline, while significant, still left the rate at 1.3 per 1,000 — 54% below the UK average of 2.9. Other notable shifts included a 100% increase in 'other crime' and a 50% drop in drug-related incidents. The area's anti-social behaviour rate of 1.3 per 1,000 was 10% below the UK average, while vehicle crime remained 57% below the national rate. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing stark changes compared to the previous month.

Cookham's crime rate in July 2024 dropped to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 15.3% decrease from the previous month's 4.8. This decline suggests a continued trend of reduced criminal activity in the area, though it remains well below the UK average of 8.4. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of one reported crime per day during July, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 248 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it should be interpreted as an aggregate figure rather than a daily frequency. The population context further highlights the area's safety profile, with Cookham's 5,451 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 52.4% below the national average. This contrast reinforces the area's status as a low-crime environment within a region that includes more densely populated areas.