Cottingham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000, placing the built-up area 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a complex pattern of crime types that align with the area's seasonal rhythms and local characteristics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.3% of all reported crimes, with 31 incidents recorded. This category's rate of 2.4 per 1,000 is 10% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable environment for violent crime despite the overall rise in anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, which surged in October, now constitutes 18.8% of total crimes, a sharp increase from the previous month's 5 incidents. This shift may be tied to Halloween and the earlier sunset times associated with British autumn, which often correlate with higher incidents of public disorder. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, remains significantly above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, potentially driven by the area's retail presence and the post-Christmas shopping season's residual impact. The balance between property and violent crimes in Cottingham shows a near-even split, with property crimes (31) and violent crimes (31) each accounting for 32.3% and 32.3% of total incidents, respectively. This suggests a localised dynamic where both personal safety and property protection remain pressing concerns. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back and the approach of Halloween—likely contributes to the fluctuations observed in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which saw a 51% increase above the UK average. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions during transitional periods, while the overall lower rate compared to the UK average indicates that Cottingham's community and policing strategies may be having a mitigating effect on crime.

The most dramatic shift in October 2025 was the 260% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 18 incidents. This surge, which now constitutes 18.8% of total crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, where Cottingham's rate is 11% higher. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to Halloween-related activity and the transition to darker evenings, which often correlates with increased public disorder. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 59% spike above the UK average, with 13 incidents (1.0 per 1,000) reported—double the national rate. This could reflect seasonal shopping patterns or targeted retail theft in the area's high streets. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, aligning with a broader UK trend of reduced thefts from vehicles during autumn months. The 33.3% decrease in burglary, from 6 to 4 incidents, may indicate improved security measures or a shift in criminal focus. These divergent trends highlight the combination of local and national factors shaping Cottingham's crime profile.

Cottingham's crime rate in October 2025 rose 13.0% from the previous month's 6.5 per 1,000 to 7.3 per 1,000, marking the first increase in a series of months where rates had remained stable. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of activity rather than a national benchmark. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that situates Cottingham within the broader context of its population of 13,110. While this rate is 5.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, the localised fluctuations—such as the 260% surge in anti-social behaviour—suggest seasonal and community-specific dynamics at play. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month volatility indicates a need for ongoing monitoring of trends that may diverge from national patterns.