Cookham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 62.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s position as one of the UK’s safest communities. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of property and violent offences, with vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences each accounting for 25% of the total. This distribution reflects the area’s character as a small built-up region within a rural district, where vehicle crime may be influenced by local traffic patterns and seasonal factors. The Easter period, combined with spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which could explain the rise in vehicle crime. However, the low overall rate suggests that the area’s geographic and demographic profile—including limited nightlife, lower population density, and a more sedentary community lifestyle—creates an environment less conducive to crime. While violence and sexual offences remained 73% below the UK average, the 84% above UK levels for vehicle crime highlights a unique dynamic in this category. This divergence may be linked to local infrastructure, such as the presence of commuter routes or high-traffic areas, which could increase exposure to vehicle-related incidents. The seasonal context of April, with its transition from winter to spring, also plays a role, as milder weather often correlates with higher outdoor activity and, consequently, a shift in crime patterns.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to four incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, marks a significant shift in the crime mix. Conversely, burglary dropped by 75% compared to March, with just one reported incident—down from four. This reduction may reflect seasonal changes, as Easter holidays and spring weather could have reduced opportunities for property crime. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 20%, with four incidents recorded compared to five in March. This category remains 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a contrast to the 84% above UK levels seen in vehicle crime. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime may warrant closer attention to car security, particularly in areas with high traffic or parking density. The overall crime mix in April shifted slightly toward property crimes, with vehicle crime and other theft accounting for 37.5% of incidents, compared to 25% for violent crimes.

Cookham’s crime rate in April 2025 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 5.8% decrease from March’s 3.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though April’s figures remain exceptionally low compared to national averages. On a daily basis, the area recorded one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 341 residents, a ratio that places Cookham among the safest areas in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 5,451, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the national average, which sees one in 130 residents affected monthly. This contrast is particularly stark when considering the UK’s overall rate of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting Cookham’s status as an outlier in the national crime profile. The low population density and the area’s character as a small built-up region within a rural district likely contribute to this disparity, as such environments often see fewer opportunities for crime to occur compared to densely populated urban centres.