Crime in Bisham & Cookham: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Bisham & Cookham in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bisham & Cookham at a glance
- Crime trends in Bisham & Cookham
- Types of crime in Bisham & Cookham
- Bisham & Cookham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bisham & Cookham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bisham & Cookham
- Demographics of Bisham & Cookham
- Questions about crime in Bisham & Cookham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (42) and burglary (23) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bisham & Cookham | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.2 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,017 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bisham & Cookham of any year here (240 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 34.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 260 | 37.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 46.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 365 | 52.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 283 | 40.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 367 | 52.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 47.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 326 | 46.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 281 | 40.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 30 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 10.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 | 6.0 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -30% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Bisham & Cookham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bisham & Cookham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +63% |
| Riverside | 292 | 43.7 | +28% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | +20% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | +8% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +428% |
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | +18% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +91% |
| Cox Green | 299 | 38.8 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Bisham & Cookham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Lesters Road | 11 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Groves Way | 9 |
| On or near The Shaw | 9 |
| On or near Berries Road | 7 |
| On or near Coxborrow Close | 7 |
| On or near Gibraltar Lane | 7 |
| On or near Stone House Lane | 7 |
| On or near Abbey Way | 6 |
Of the 198 crimes in Bisham & Cookham with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 42 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 46.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 24.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Bisham & Cookham has an estimated population of 7,017 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.1%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (51%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bisham & Cookham average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bisham & Cookham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 50.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bisham & Cookham a safe place to live?
Bisham & Cookham recorded 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bisham & Cookham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (42).
Is crime in Bisham & Cookham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bisham & Cookham was down 8% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bisham & Cookham?
About 7,017 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bisham & Cookham?
Bisham & Cookham is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.