Crime in Bisham & Cookham: statistics, rates and trends
248 crimes were recorded in Bisham & Cookham in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bisham & Cookham
- Questions about crime in Bisham & Cookham
- About this data
248 crimes were recorded in Bisham & Cookham in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 72 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bisham & Cookham has the 3,623rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bisham & Cookham | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 248 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.3 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,017 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bisham & Cookham was highest in the year to July 2021 (391 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (248). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 248 | 35.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 255 | 36.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 329 | 46.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 368 | 52.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 272 | 38.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 391 | 55.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 318 | 45.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 326 | 46.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 282 | 40.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bisham & Cookham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 10.3 | 0.30 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -7% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -20% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +21% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.0 | 0.44 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.7 | 0.22 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.32 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bisham & Cookham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bisham & Cookham recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 29.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bisham & Cookham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bisham & Cookham recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bisham & Cookham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bisham & Cookham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bisham & Cookham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bisham & Cookham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bisham & Cookham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bisham & Cookham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bisham & Cookham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bisham & Cookham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bisham & Cookham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bisham & Cookham recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bisham & Cookham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bisham & Cookham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bisham & Cookham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bisham & Cookham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bisham & Cookham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bisham & Cookham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bisham & Cookham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bisham & Cookham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bisham & Cookham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bisham & Cookham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bisham & Cookham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bisham & Cookham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bisham & Cookham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bisham & Cookham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bisham & Cookham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | +58% |
| Riverside | 295 | 44.1 | +25% |
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | +19% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | +4% |
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +421% |
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | +17% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | +89% |
| Cox Green | 316 | 41.0 | +16% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bisham & Cookham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Groves Way | 12 |
| On or near Lesters Road | 10 |
| On or near Station Road | 10 |
| On or near Coxborrow Close | 9 |
| On or near Stone House Lane | 8 |
| On or near Abbey Way | 7 |
| On or near Gibraltar Lane | 7 |
| On or near The Shaw | 7 |
| On or near Berries Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bisham & Cookham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 40.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
Bisham & Cookham has an estimated population of 7,017. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bisham & Cookham sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bisham & Cookham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Bisham & Cookham a safe place to live?
Bisham & Cookham recorded 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bisham & Cookham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (40).
Is crime in Bisham & Cookham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bisham & Cookham was down 3% on the year before: 248 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bisham & Cookham?
Bisham & Cookham is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bisham & Cookham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.