Cottingham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham's October 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents marked a continuation of its position well below the UK average of 8.0. The area's crime profile revealed a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 41.3% of all reported incidents, followed by property crimes at 38.1%. This distribution contrasts with the UK national trend, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween events, likely influenced patterns, though the overall crime rate remained stable compared to previous months. Violent crimes, while the most common category, were 26% below the UK average, a figure consistent with Cottingham's generally low crime environment. Property crimes, particularly burglary, showed a notable deviation, with rates 135% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as the area's built-up nature and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. The relatively low rates of theft from the person and bicycle theft, both below UK averages, suggest that Cottingham's demographics and geography may differ from more urban centres with higher foot traffic. These patterns, combined with the area's 40% deficit compared to the UK average, indicate a combination of local characteristics and broader national trends that warrant ongoing analysis.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 77.8% decrease in shoplifting, with incidents falling from nine to two. This sharp decline may reflect the end of the holiday shopping season or increased local enforcement efforts around Halloween. Conversely, burglary rose by 66.7%, increasing from six to ten incidents, a shift that contrasts with the overall downward trend in crime. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 41.3% of all reported incidents, yet they remained 26% below the UK average. Public order offences, though relatively low, increased by 14.3%, possibly linked to the Halloween period and darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 33.3%, suggesting potential success in local initiatives targeting disruptive activities. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns even in areas with generally low crime rates.

Cottingham's crime rate in October 2023 dropped by 13.6% from 5.6 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This places the area 40% below the UK average, a gap that has remained consistent despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that remains significantly lower than the national average. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 208 residents highlights the relatively low risk faced by Cottingham's residents. This context is particularly relevant in October, a month marked by shorter days and Halloween events, which typically see spikes in certain crime types. The reduction in overall crime, however, suggests effective local measures or demographic factors that may be sustaining this lower rate compared to the UK-wide picture.