Cookham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Cookham’s crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 30.4% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 51.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relative safety, though the dominance of violent crime suggests specific local dynamics at play. The presence of 7 recorded violent offences—nearly a third of all incidents—highlights a focus on personal safety concerns. Anti-social behaviour (26.1% share) and public order offences (17.4% share) further shape the crime profile, with the latter showing a 9% increase above the UK average. These patterns may reflect seasonal factors, as July’s peak tourism and festival activity could contribute to heightened public spaces interactions. The low rates of property crime, with shoplifting and burglary each accounting for just 4.4% of total incidents, contrast with the UK averages, suggesting that Cookham’s built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead may benefit from stronger community oversight or fewer commercial targets. While the overall crime rate remains low, the concentration of violent offences raises questions about local factors—whether related to transient populations during summer months or specific community tensions. The data shows no significant rise in property crime, aligning with the area’s historical character as a quieter, more residential part of the Windsor district. Seasonal context further complicates analysis, as the absence of school terms and the influx of visitors during July may alter usual crime patterns in ways not yet fully captured by the statistics.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in Cookham’s crime mix, with vehicle crime, burglary, and public order offences all increasing by 100% compared to June. These jumps—from zero to one incident each—suggest emerging vulnerabilities, particularly as the area’s tourism peak coincides with heightened outdoor activity. Conversely, other theft offences fell by 50%, from two to one incident, indicating potential improvements in local security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most prevalent category, remain 57% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, suggesting that local policing or community cohesion efforts may be effective in curbing severe crimes. Anti-social behaviour also remained 29% below the UK average, despite the summer season’s usual challenges. The spike in public order offences, however, is 9% above the UK average, pointing to possible strain on local resources during peak tourist periods. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas with high visitor footfall, while the continued low rates of property crime offer reassurance to residents. A resident might find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it signals a new risk in an area historically less prone to such incidents. The data also shows that shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary each remain 69%, 49%, and 26% below UK averages respectively, reinforcing Cookham’s position as a relatively secure built-up area.

Cookham’s July 2025 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 53.5% increase from June’s 2.8 per 1,000, reflecting a significant upward trend in reported incidents. This shift, though still well below the UK average, raises questions about the factors driving the rise. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 237 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents, though it remains far lower than the UK-wide average of 8.6 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective is particularly informative: with 5,451 residents, the 23 reported crimes in July represent a manageable level of activity, even with the 53.5% month-on-month increase. However, the jump in public order offences—now 9% above the UK average—suggests that the area’s unique characteristics, such as its proximity to Windsor and potential for summer events, may be amplifying certain types of crime. The previous month’s lower rate (2.8 per 1,000) indicates that the current level of activity is not a long-term trend, but rather a temporary fluctuation. Residents should note that while the overall crime rate remains low, the 100% increase in vehicle crime and burglary highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas. The comparison to the UK average also underscores that Cookham’s built-up area, despite its recent rise, continues to perform significantly better than many other parts of the country in terms of overall safety.