Cookham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 41.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the category of low-crime built-up areas, a characteristic consistent with its location within Windsor and Maidenhead, a region historically marked by lower crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The most common crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents, 38.5% of total), followed by Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents, 11.5%). The seasonal context of June—a time when tourism begins to ramp up in nearby coastal areas and the summer social calendar starts—may have influenced patterns, though the area's built-up nature suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing presence, likely play a larger role. The overall crime rate, while showing a 62.2% increase from May, remains well below the UK average, indicating that the area's generally low-crime profile persists despite short-term fluctuations. This data aligns with the broader trend of rural and semi-rural areas in the UK maintaining lower crime rates, a pattern that may be reinforced by Cookham's proximity to natural attractions and its relatively small, tight-knit community structure.

June 2024 marked a dramatic shift in specific crime categories, with Other theft, Shoplifting, and Anti-social behaviour each doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This sharp rise in these categories contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in Public order offences, which fell from three to two. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (38.5% of total), were 35% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Drugs offences were 90% above the UK average, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. These fluctuations suggest localized factors—such as increased foot traffic during the start of summer or seasonal events—may have influenced these categories. Residents might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a sudden spike in retail-related crime that could inform local safety measures.

Cookham's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 62.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.9 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a low frequency that contrasts with the 62% month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with this increase, the area's crime profile remains safer than the national average. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal tourism or community initiatives—may be influencing crime patterns in ways that diverge from broader trends. The relatively low daily crime count also indicates that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, despite the upward trend.