Cottingham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 50.0% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total), shoplifting (22.9%), and criminal damage and arson (14.6%). Shoplifting in Cottingham (0.8 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) by 40%, an outlier that may reflect local retail dynamics or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), suggesting a unique pattern in property crime. January's post-holiday period, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours likely contributed to lower overall crime rates, particularly for outdoor offences. The area's built-up character within the East Riding of Yorkshire may influence crime patterns, with shoplifting and bicycle theft linked to local infrastructure or community activity. These findings underscore the need to examine specific local factors rather than relying solely on national averages.

January 2024 saw a 175% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from four to eleven incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with the UK average, where shoplifting remains 40% below Cottingham's rate. Meanwhile, burglary and bicycle theft both doubled from zero to two cases, marking a 100% increase for both categories. Public order offences fell by 80% (from five to one), and anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), indicating a marked reduction in low-level disturbances. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, fell by 54.3% compared to the previous month, potentially reflecting seasonal lulls in conflict or targeted interventions. The area's bicycle theft rate (0.2 per 1,000) was 233% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a striking divergence that may relate to local cycling infrastructure or unsecured bike storage. These shifts highlight the importance of tracking month-on-month changes to identify emerging trends, such as the unexpected rise in shoplifting, which deserves closer attention by local authorities.

Cottingham's crime rate in January 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) marked a 26.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. When scaled to the population of 13,110, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 273 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, contrasts with the UK average, where residents face a higher frequency of crime. The decline from December 2023 suggests that recent efforts or seasonal factors—such as reduced retail activity during January—may have contributed to lower crime levels. However, the persistent elevation in shoplifting and bicycle theft compared to national averages indicates that certain local challenges remain. Residents may find the daily crime count (2 per day) a useful metric for contextualising safety, though this is a local figure without direct UK comparisons. The 26.2% month-on-month drop underscores the volatility of crime patterns and the need for ongoing monitoring.