Cottingham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places it 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, particularly when considering its status as a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violent and sexual offences accounted for 50.9% of all incidents, making them the most common category. This rate—2.1 per 1,000—was 21% below the UK average, a gap that may be attributed to local initiatives or the area’s demographics. Other theft followed closely, contributing 11.3% of all crimes, while public order offences made up 9.4%, both categories also significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of March—marked by the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings—may have influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces contributing to the prevalence of violent crimes. However, the drop in shoplifting by 63.6% compared to February suggests that seasonal factors, such as reduced retail activity or targeted policing, may have played a role. The relatively low rates of property crime, including burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), further reinforce Cottingham’s position as a safer area compared to the UK average. These findings, while indicative of a stable crime environment, also underscore the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas where violent crimes remain high. The data may also reflect the area’s character as a smaller, more community-oriented built-up area, where local policing and social cohesion could contribute to lower rates of certain crimes.

March 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with anti-social behaviour and other theft both rising by 100% and 50% respectively compared to February. This increase in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 3.8% of all crimes, may be linked to the transition to spring and longer evenings. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 63.6% as the number of incidents fell from 11 to 4, a shift that could reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or improved policing in high-traffic areas. The category of 'other crime' also rose sharply, with a 100% increase from zero to one incident, a figure that, while small, highlights the unpredictable nature of crime in this area. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, making up 50.9% of all reported incidents, but their rate—2.1 per 1,000—was 21% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be contributing to this disparity. The drop in burglary by 50% to two incidents also merits attention, indicating a seasonal decline in property crime or the impact of recent interventions.

Cottingham’s crime rate in March 2024 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 24.3% drop from February’s 5.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as longer evenings and the transition to spring may have shifted activity patterns. Locally, the monthly exposure figure shows one reported crime for every 247 residents, a metric that contextualises the rate within the area’s population. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 31 days of March, a figure that, while low, underscores the sporadic nature of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Cottingham remains 48.1% below the national rate, a gap that reflects both the area’s smaller scale and its historically lower crime profile. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour, where local rates are 26% and 83% below UK averages respectively. However, the drop in shoplifting—a 63.6% decrease from February—suggests targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have influenced retail crime patterns. The population context further highlights that even with 53 total crimes, Cottingham’s rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe area within the region.