Cookham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,451 residents, Cookham recorded 18 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 people. This rate is 51.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly safer environment compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.4% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up part of Windsor and Maidenhead, where lower population density and strong community networks may contribute to reduced overall crime. Seasonal factors also play a role: January, with its shorter days and post-holiday lull, typically sees reduced retail activity and fewer outdoor crimes, which likely explains the lower-than-expected property crime rates. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests local challenges that may warrant targeted community engagement or policing strategies. The relatively low vehicle crime rate, 62% below the UK average, could be attributed to limited high-traffic areas or effective local enforcement measures. These patterns highlight a combination of geographic, demographic, and seasonal influences shaping Cookham's crime profile.

January 2026 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns. Shoplifting increased by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), a stark contrast to the previous month's zero reports, possibly linked to post-holiday retail activity or specific local events. Anti-social behaviour also doubled (from 0 to 2 incidents), indicating a sudden rise in disruptive behaviour that may require closer monitoring. Violence and sexual offences rose by 33.3% (from 6 to 8), though this remains 40% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, burglary, and public order offences all fell by 50%, suggesting a temporary decline in property-related crimes. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, is 62% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting an area-specific vulnerability that may relate to local traffic patterns or vehicle storage practices. These fluctuations underscore the importance of contextual analysis: while some categories align with national trends, others deviate, requiring tailored responses. For residents, the doubling of shoplifting incidents may signal a need for heightened vigilance in local retail areas during January.

Cookham's crime rate in January 2026 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000, indicating a slight but notable decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's small population. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 303 residents. When scaled to the local population of 5,451, this means that each resident had a 1-in-303 chance of being directly affected by a crime, a statistic that contextualises the low rate in human terms. This level of exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see a resident experiencing a crime roughly every 150 days. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Cookham remains an outlier in terms of safety, with its crime rates consistently below national benchmarks. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences, despite being below the UK average, suggests that while the area is generally safer, targeted interventions may still be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities.