Cox Green Crime Overview
Cox Green is the second safest small town in Berkshire, and is the 24th safest overall out of Berkshire's 108 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cox Green in 2020 was 23 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Berkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 198% lower than the Berkshire rate of 67 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cox Green is the 53rd safest small town, and the 3,246th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Cox Green was the worst small town in Berkshire for possession of weapons, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2019 was also a bad month for Cox Green residents, when it was Berkshire's most dangerous small town for robbery, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.13 per 1,000 residents. Cox Green recorded 1 report of drugs during December 2018, making its crime rate of 0.13 the worst small town for drugs in Berkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Cox Green are violence and sexual offences, with 92 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 26% higher than 2019's figure of 68 offences and a difference of 3.17 from 2019's crime rate of 9. Cox Green's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Cox Green to other towns and cities
See how Cox Green shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Cox Green and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Cox Green Crime Map
Crime in Cox Green Compared To Berkshire
Summary of Crimes in Cox Green This Year
| Cox Green | Berkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 40 | 5.28 | 10,223 | 11.17 | 112% safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 0.92 | 3,628 | 3.96 | 330% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 21 | 2.77 | 6,602 | 7.21 | 160% safer |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.53 | 2,552 | 2.79 | 426% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.92 | 1,232 | 1.35 | 47% safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 0.79 | 4,797 | 5.24 | 563% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.13 | 664 | 0.73 | 462% safer |
| Public Order | 13 | 1.72 | 4,715 | 5.15 | 199% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.13 | 1,003 | 1.10 | 746% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 19 | 2.51 | 6,171 | 6.74 | 169% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 92 | 12.14 | 24,638 | 26.92 | 122% safer |
Cox Green Compared to Nearby Small Towns
Crime Over Time in Cox Green
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near M4 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St David'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Cox Green Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near St Chad'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Paget Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near St Chad'S Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near St David'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Woollet Firs | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woollet Firs | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Northumbria Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Cox Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Cox Green Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Other theft | On or near Stratford Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Public order | On or near M4 | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St David'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St David'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pinebeams | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| September 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Farmers Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| September 2021 | Other theft | On or near Somersby Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Cox Green Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 6 | 4.5 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.92 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.53 | 0.53 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 0.40 | 0.26 | 0.53 | 0.92 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.92 | 1.7 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | - | 0.26 | 0.13 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.5 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | Getting worse |
Changes In Cox Green's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Cox Green to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cox Green | 22.57 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 67% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 71% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 73% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 74% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 74% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 77% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 78% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 79% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 83% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 84% more dangerous |
Crime in Cox Green's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Green | 466 | 51 | First |
Crime in Cox Green During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cox Green change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Cox Green saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour. Cox Green saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during May, when it fell by 75% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +300% | - | -75% | +25% | -38% | -60% | +100% | +25% | +100% | -63% |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -25% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +100% | -75% | - | -33% | -50% | - | - | -33% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | -20% | - | - | +100% | +50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +150% | - | +67% | +225% | +25% | - | +50% | +29% | -63% | -9% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Cox Green
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Cox Green's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021