Cottingham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Cottingham reported 83 crimes at a rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, when scaled to Cottingham's population of 13,110, translates to roughly one crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41% of all reports (34 incidents), with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—8% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.5% (12 incidents), also significantly below the national rate. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended evenings, likely contributed to the higher incidence of violence and public order offences. While vehicle crime and public order offences exceeded UK averages by 25% and 21% respectively, other categories such as shoplifting and drug-related crimes remained well below national levels. This mix of trends reflects Cottingham's unique character as a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, where the presence of local amenities and community policing efforts may help mitigate certain types of crime, even as seasonal factors influence others.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to three incidents, a sharp contrast to the previous month. Bicycle theft also doubled, with two reports compared to none in April, likely linked to increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Vehicle crime rose by 100% as well, from three to six incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in parking patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% to four reports, down from eight in April, suggesting a temporary dip in retail-related offences. Violent crimes remained 8% below the UK average, with 34 incidents reported at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000, despite the overall rise in crime. This balance between specific increases and broader trends illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, where targeted issues like weapons possession emerge alongside declines in other categories.

Cottingham's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 18.5% compared to April's 5.3 per 1,000, marking the first monthly increase in the year. With 83 crimes reported over 31 days, this equates to roughly three crimes per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise local safety. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a ratio that translates to a 1-in-158 chance of being directly affected by crime in May. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Cottingham's population, though the recent upward trend contrasts with the area's historically low crime profile. The population context—13,110 residents—further highlights that even with the 18.5% rise, Cottingham remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. This comparison underscores the area's ongoing success in maintaining low crime levels despite the recent increase.