Cottingham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cottingham's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 45.1% of all reported crimes, with 23 incidents recorded. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, is 30% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a local trend that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and policing priorities. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places Cottingham 46.6% below the national average of 7.3, a significant disparity that could be attributed to the area's relatively low population density and strong community engagement initiatives. Public order offences, making up 13.7% of total crimes, were 6% above the UK average, a figure that may relate to the impact of Bonfire Night celebrations and the increased use of fireworks in the area. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, is 62% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage community tensions and address nuisance complaints have been effective. Seasonal factors such as the darkening evenings and the post-Black Friday retail environment may have contributed to the reduction in shoplifting, which fell from 13 incidents in the previous month to 2 in November. The interplay between these local conditions and national trends illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where targeted interventions and community-based policing can significantly influence outcomes.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 84.6% drop in shoplifting, with incidents falling from 13 to 2, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period and increased retail security measures. Anti-social behaviour also declined sharply by 72.2%, from 18 to 5, a trend that may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the absence of large public events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 66.7%, from 3 to 5, possibly influenced by Bonfire Night activities and the increased use of fireworks in the area. Cottingham's violence and sexual offences rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 30% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 67% above UK average for bicycle theft, which highlights the area's unique crime profile. These shifts in crime mix suggest that while certain categories are effectively managed, others require targeted interventions to address emerging patterns.

Cottingham's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 46.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This sharp reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of November, when extended evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to differences in population density and policing structures. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 257 residents in Cottingham reported experiencing a crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents in a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. When scaled to the local population of 13,110, this rate underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The contrast with the previous month highlights the volatility of crime rates in smaller built-up areas, where short-term events or changes in policing focus can significantly influence reported incidents.