Cookham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 marked a continuation of Cookham’s historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend in this built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, where community cohesion and limited commercial density likely contribute to the subdued crime picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, comprising 42.9% of all crimes (9 incidents), followed by public order offences (14.3%) and vehicle crime (14.3%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely residential community with minimal high-traffic commercial zones. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, may have influenced activity levels, though no direct correlation to crime trends is evident. Violent crime in Cookham remains 36% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors — such as strong community policing or social cohesion — play a role in maintaining safety. Property crime, though lower than violent crime, accounted for 33.3% of the total (7 incidents), with vehicle crime and public order offences mirroring national trends in their respective proportions. The absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary further underscores the area’s stability, though the low overall numbers mean even small fluctuations are proportionally impactful. As the year progresses, seasonal patterns tied to tourism in nearby Windsor or university activity in surrounding areas may begin to influence crime dynamics, but March’s data reaffirms Cookham’s position as one of the UK’s safer built-up areas.

March 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), marking the most significant month-on-month increase. This rise may be linked to increased traffic in the area during spring, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, other theft fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 incident), potentially reflecting seasonal variations in retail activity or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, aligning with the generally stable environment in this residential area. While violent crime remained the largest category, it was still 36% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting Cookham’s consistent safety record. Public order offences, however, were 11% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting localised issues in managing public spaces during the transition to longer evenings. Possession of weapons was 186% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime area that warrants monitoring. These fluctuations, though small in absolute terms, illustrate the delicate balance between maintaining safety and addressing niche concerns in a tightly knit community.

Cookham’s crime rate in March 2024 rose by 10.3% compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000, a modest increase that remains well below the UK average. This translates to roughly one crime per day in the area, with 21 incidents reported over 31 days — a figure that, while statistically significant, feels proportionally minor to residents given the town’s small population of 5,451. On a monthly basis, this equates to one reported crime for every 260 residents, a ratio that places Cookham firmly in the safer end of the UK’s built-up areas. When compared to the previous month, the rise in vehicle crime and public order offences suggests that seasonal factors — such as the clocks moving forward and longer evenings — may have influenced local activity patterns. However, the overall rate remains 49.4% below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s long-standing reputation for low crime. The daily crime context provides a tangible perspective: a resident has a 1-in-260 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in any given month, a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in this community. This low frequency, combined with the area’s limited commercial density and strong community ties, likely contributes to the sustained safety record, even as minor fluctuations occur month-to-month.