Crime in Cox Green: statistics, rates and trends
299 crimes were recorded in Cox Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cox Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Cox Green
- Types of crime in Cox Green
- Cox Green compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cox Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cox Green
- Demographics of Cox Green
- Questions about crime in Cox Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (111), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Cox Green | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 299 | 10,360 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.8 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,715 | 158,943 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Cox Green of any year here (299 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 299 | 38.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 321 | 41.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 338 | 43.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 333 | 43.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 403 | 52.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 443 | 57.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 487 | 63.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 374 | 48.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 417 | 54.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 23 to 31, while violence and sexual offences fell from 159 to 111 and vehicle crime fell from 29 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 14.4 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 3.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 22 | 2.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cox Green; the highest is St Mary's, Windsor and Maidenhead (180.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Pinkneys Green (36.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cox Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyn Hill | 267 | 40.3 | +4% |
| Oldfield | 570 | 65.3 | +69% |
| Pinkneys Green | 280 | 36.9 | -5% |
| Belmont | 397 | 41.2 | +6% |
| Hurley & Walthams | 309 | 46.0 | +19% |
| St Mary's | 1,468 | 180.5 | +366% |
| Furze Platt | 457 | 55.6 | +43% |
| Bray | 301 | 38.1 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Cox Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Highfield Lane | 17 |
| On or near Gwent Close | 14 |
| On or near Northumbria Road | 14 |
| On or near St Columba'S Close | 14 |
| On or near St Adrian'S Close | 12 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Close | 12 |
| On or near Cox Green Lane | 9 |
| On or near Copthorn Close | 8 |
| On or near Cumbria Close | 8 |
Of the 267 crimes in Cox Green with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Cox Green has an estimated population of 7,715 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), less private renting (10.0%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cox Green average decile 8.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cox Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cox Green a safe place to live?
Cox Green recorded 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,484th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cox Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Cox Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cox Green was down 7% on the year before: 299 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 321 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cox Green?
About 7,715 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cox Green?
Cox Green 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.