Cottingham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham's built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The most striking anomaly in this month's data is the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.6% of all reported crimes — 24% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category's dominance suggests a localized concentration of violent incidents, potentially influenced by the area's social dynamics and seasonal factors. Public order offences also stood out, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 (11.9% of total crimes), 74% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This may reflect the impact of post-holiday periods on community interactions and local policing priorities. The data also reveals a marked contrast between property crimes (28 cases, 33.3% of total) and violent crimes (40 cases, 47.6% of total), with the latter comprising nearly half of all incidents. Seasonal context suggests that January's shorter days and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to the lower rates of shoplifting (8 cases, 0.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average, while the colder weather could have driven more indoor incidents of violence. The breakdown shows a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with Cottingham's crime profile reflecting both similarities to and deviations from national trends.

January 2025 saw a 350% year-on-year increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 9 incidents — the largest absolute jump among all crime categories. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences (5 to 10) and a 300% increase in other theft (1 to 4), suggests a shift in crime dynamics during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences (40 cases) accounted for 47.6% of all crimes, 24% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category's dominance contrasts with the UK's 24% share, indicating a local concentration of violent incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting (8 cases) remained 3% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), and vehicle crime (3 cases) was 51% below the national rate. Residents may find the 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour (3 to 1) particularly noteworthy, though this decrease is limited to a small subset of incidents.

Cottingham's crime rate in January 2025 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) marked an 82.6% increase from December 2024's 3.5 per 1,000. This surge contrasts with the area's overall 9.9% below the UK average (7.1 per 1,000). Locally, 84 crimes occurred over 31 days, averaging 3 crimes per day — a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 156 residents over the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals significant local variations. The daily crime count, though modest, aligns with Cottingham's built-up area status, where concentrated populations and limited open spaces may contribute to higher rates of public order and violent crimes. The population context shows that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, yet specific categories like violence and public order remain high, suggesting localized factors influencing these trends.