Cottingham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham’s December 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1, a consistent trend for the built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The crime profile reveals a notable shift in December, with violent crime—primarily violence and sexual offences—accounting for 45.7% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 36.9%. This balance, while not unprecedented, is significant given the area’s historical tendency for property crime to dominate. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences occur at 1.6 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or a lower prevalence of violent incidents in this relatively compact area. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, remains 12% below the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, likely influenced by the seasonal context of December, which typically sees reduced retail activity and stricter enforcement in high-street areas. The low crime rate may also be attributed to Cottingham’s character as a smaller built-up area with limited nightlife and fewer high-traffic zones, factors that generally correlate with lower rates of public order offences and vehicle crime. However, the seasonal context of December—marked by dark evenings, empty homes during the holidays, and increased foot traffic in retail centres—may have contributed to the 200% surge in burglary cases, highlighting the combination of local geography and seasonal rhythms. While the overall rate remains well below national averages, the rise in burglary and bicycle theft underscores the need for targeted measures during peak holiday periods, particularly in residential areas and cycling corridors.

December 2024 saw a stark shift in Cottingham’s crime profile, with violent crime accounting for 45.7% of all incidents—nearly matching property crime’s 36.9% share. This balance, unusual for the area, may reflect seasonal dynamics such as holiday-related tensions or increased foot traffic during the festive period. Bicycle theft rose by 100% from one to two cases, a jump that exceeds the UK average by 300%. This anomaly could signal heightened activity in local cycling networks or increased opportunities for theft during the holiday season. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 45.5%, likely tied to reduced retail hours and stricter enforcement during December. The 200% increase in burglary cases from one to three is particularly noteworthy, linked to vacant properties over the holidays or targeted thefts in residential areas. These shifts illustrate how seasonal factors and local rhythms can influence crime patterns, even in areas with historically low crime rates.

Cottingham’s December 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. Over the 31 days of December, the area recorded an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 285 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic, while seemingly low, is contextualised by the area’s characteristics: a compact, possibly commuter-oriented built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, where community cohesion and limited high-traffic zones may contribute to lower crime rates. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the significance of individual incidents, such as the spike in burglary, which rose by 200% from one to three cases between November and December. These figures, when considered alongside Cottingham’s geographical and demographic profile, suggest a crime environment shaped by seasonal factors and local infrastructure rather than systemic vulnerabilities.