Cookham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cookham's September 2025 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places it 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area's unique safety profile. This built-up area within Windsor and Maidenhead, likely characterized by its semi-rural setting and strong community ties, continues to maintain a crime profile far below national benchmarks. The most prevalent crimes in September were violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (23.1%), both of which were significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences in Cookham (0.7 per 1,000) were 73% lower than the UK rate of 2.6 per 1,000, a reflection of the area's low population density and possibly effective local policing. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the onset of colder weather—may have contributed to a slight shift in crime patterns, with public order offences and criminal damage decreasing as outdoor activity diminished. However, the 471% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average raises questions about the adequacy of cycle security measures in the area, particularly with the influx of new residents during the academic term. This anomaly, while minor in absolute terms, highlights the need for targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities in a community that otherwise demonstrates strong crime prevention outcomes.

September 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, a figure that is 471% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike, despite the area's overall low crime rate, suggests a potential vulnerability in local security measures or increased cycling activity due to seasonal factors like university freshers arriving. Concurrently, drug-related crimes also doubled from 0 to 1, a rare occurrence in this typically low-crime area. However, other categories showed marked declines: criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7%, public order offences dropped by 50%, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3%, all contributing to a more balanced crime mix. The violent crime category, at 4 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), was 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, illustrating Cookham's consistent performance in reducing violent crime despite the seasonal influx of students and commuters.

In September 2025, Cookham's crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 38.2% decrease from August's 3.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing trend of stability in local crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 419 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This translates to an exceptionally low daily crime count: 13 total crimes over 30 days equate to approximately 0 crimes per day, a figure that highlights the area's overall safety compared to national averages. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-419 residents is significantly lower than the UK average, which sees roughly 1-in-136 residents affected by crime annually. This stark contrast suggests that Cookham's socio-economic and geographic characteristics—likely including lower population density and strong community policing—play a role in maintaining its low crime profile. The absence of major crime spikes in September, despite seasonal transitions, further reinforces the area's consistent safety record.