Crime in Cox Green: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Cox Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Cox Green
- Questions about crime in Cox Green
- About this data
316 crimes were recorded in Cox Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 122 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cox Green has the 3,408th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cox Green | Windsor and Maidenhead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 316 | 10,434 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.0 | 65.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,715 | 158,943 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cox Green was highest in the year to July 2020 (482 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (313). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 316 | 41.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 313 | 40.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 340 | 44.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 332 | 43.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 420 | 54.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 433 | 56.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 482 | 62.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 369 | 47.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 441 | 57.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cox Green 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 increases were in anti-social behaviour (+52%).
The largest falls were in other theft (-35%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 15.8 | 0.46 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +100% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 4.1 | 0.27 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +92% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -28% |
| Public order | 22 | 2.9 | 0.43 | -4% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 0.59 | -12% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -35% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +86% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.37 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cox Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cox Green recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cox Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cox Green recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cox Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cox Green recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cox Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cox Green recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cox Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cox Green recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cox Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cox Green recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cox Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cox Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cox Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cox Green recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cox Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cox Green recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cox Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cox Green recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cox Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cox Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cox Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cox Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cox Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cox Green 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cox Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cox Green.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cox Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyn Hill | 274 | 41.3 | +1% |
| Oldfield | 584 | 66.9 | +63% |
| Pinkneys Green | 279 | 36.7 | -10% |
| Belmont | 407 | 42.2 | +3% |
| Hurley & Walthams | 293 | 43.6 | +6% |
| St Mary's | 1,496 | 184.0 | +349% |
| Furze Platt | 458 | 55.7 | +36% |
| Bray | 308 | 39.0 | -5% |
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 Cox Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 37 |
| On or near Gwent Close | 17 |
| On or near Highfield Lane | 17 |
| On or near St Adrian'S Close | 14 |
| On or near St Columba'S Close | 14 |
| On or near St Patrick'S Close | 14 |
| On or near Northumbria Road | 13 |
| On or near Cox Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Powis Close | 9 |
| On or near Copthorn Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cox Green 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 | 108 | 34.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 94 | 29.7% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 12.0% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 10.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Cox Green has an estimated population of 7,715. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cox Green sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cox Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Cox Green a safe place to live?
Cox Green recorded 41.0 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 Cox Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (36).
Is crime in Cox Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cox Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 313 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cox Green?
Cox Green 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 Cox Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.