Cookham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Cookham, the crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 in December 2025 translates to a local risk profile where one in every 287 residents experienced a reported crime during the month. This figure, while lower than the UK average of 7.0, is influenced by seasonal dynamics such as Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during holiday travel. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (31.6% of total), vehicle crime (15.8%), and criminal damage and arson (10.5%)—reflect patterns consistent with a built-up area where public spaces remain active even in winter. The relatively low rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 may be linked to the area’s smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues, though the rise in vehicle crime suggests increased exposure during the festive period. These trends, combined with the absence of major industrial or commercial hubs, position Cookham as a place where crime remains relatively rare but not entirely absent, with seasonal factors likely contributing to the month’s specific patterns.

December 2025 marked a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with three incidents reported—up from zero in November. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.1 per 1,000, remained 57% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 62% increase in vehicle crime compared to the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000. The decrease in other theft by 66.7% (from three to one incident) may reflect heightened awareness during the festive season or reduced opportunities due to holiday closures. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, with vehicle crime emerging as a particular concern for residents, especially given the area’s seasonal reliance on road networks for shopping and travel.

December 2025 saw a 58.6% increase in Cookham’s crime rate compared to November 2025, rising from 2.2 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while notable, still places the area 50% below the UK average of 7.0. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to a local risk profile significantly lower than the national average. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 287 residents, a rate that, when contextualised against Cookham’s population of 5,451, suggests a low but not negligible level of risk. This contrast with the UK’s higher rates underscores the area’s generally safer environment, though the increase from November raises questions about seasonal or situational factors. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while residents face a lower likelihood of victimisation than the national average, localised trends—such as the spike in vehicle crime—warrant closer attention within the community.