Cookham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area's generally low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its semi-rural character within the Windsor and Maidenhead district. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 33.3%. These categories, while significant locally, remain well below their respective UK averages. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may influence local dynamics, though the low overall rate suggests that factors such as community cohesion, limited commercial activity, or geographical isolation contribute to this trend. The area's built-up nature within a largely rural region likely plays a role in shaping crime patterns, with fewer high-density areas driving more frequent incidents. While property crimes accounted for 20% of the total, the dominance of violent and anti-social offences indicates a different profile compared to major urban centres. This balance, combined with the area's low population density and likely proximity to natural landscapes, may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The month's data also highlights the need to monitor fluctuations, as seen in the 100% increase in shoplifting, which could signal changes in local activity patterns or retail dynamics.

June 2025 marked a dramatic shift in specific crime categories, with shoplifting, drugs, and other theft all doubling from zero to one incident each. This 100% increase for each category—though numerically small—represents a notable fluctuation in the area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 62% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 0.9 per 1,000, 37% below the UK rate. The data also reveals a significant drop in shoplifting, which is 68% below the national average. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 100% increase in shoplifting, a category that may be influenced by summer tourism patterns or seasonal retail activity in the area. This contrast between local and national averages highlights Cookham's distinct position in the UK crime profile.

Cookham's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 7.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.6 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. Despite this increase, the area remains 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 0 incidents over the month, highlighting the low frequency of reported crimes. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 363 residents—a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 5,451, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-363 illustrates that most residents experience no direct impact from crime, even as the overall rate shows a slight upward trend. This context is critical for residents and local authorities, as it frames the 7% rise as a minor fluctuation against a backdrop of consistently low crime levels.