Cottingham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham’s crime rate for June 2024 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2. This position reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents—though this rate was 24% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 19.5%, but this category was 94% above the national average, a stark contrast that highlights the area’s specific challenges. Public order offences, while less frequent than violence, saw a dramatic increase in June, likely linked to the start of the summer season and increased foot traffic from tourists and local residents. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have contributed to the rise in public order incidents, as well as the persistent overperformance of shoplifting in comparison to the UK. Violence and sexual offences, despite their high frequency, remain below the national average, suggesting effective policing strategies or community-focused initiatives that have mitigated such incidents. The data also reveals a mixed picture for property crimes: burglary and other theft decreased from May, but shoplifting remains a significant concern. These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed-use district with retail and community spaces that attract both residents and visitors.

Public order offences saw the most dramatic month-on-month change, jumping from 3 to 12—a 300% increase. This sharp rise, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and possession of weapons, suggests a shift in local dynamics during June. Shoplifting, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, remains 94% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for retailers in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 62.5%, and burglary dropped by 33.3%, indicating a possible seasonal reduction in property crimes. The breakdown of offences reveals a mix of trends: violence and sexual offences (28 cases) remain the most common category, but their rate is 24% below the UK average. This contrast with shoplifting’s significant overperformance underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by factors such as local retail density and summer tourism patterns.

Cottingham’s crime rate rose by 7.8% in June 2024, increasing from 5.8 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 23.2% below the UK average, a consistent position for the region. Locally, 3 crimes were reported daily on average—a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 160 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than many similar-sized towns, though it remains a useful benchmark for residents assessing personal risk. The population context reinforces the relative safety of Cottingham, with 13,110 residents sharing a total of 82 crimes. While this rate is modest, the increase from May suggests a need to monitor trends, particularly in categories like public order offences, which saw a 300% surge. The daily crime count, while low, reflects the area’s character as a built-up district within East Riding of Yorkshire, where community policing and local engagement likely contribute to the overall lower crime profile.