Cottingham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Cottingham's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 20.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This performance, while modest in absolute terms, reflects a consistent trend of moderation in crime patterns that aligns with the seasonal context of a winter month. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25.4% of total incidents — a rate that was 44% below the UK average. This suggests a localised effectiveness in addressing violent crime, possibly linked to community initiatives or police presence in high-traffic areas. Burglary, while rising sharply by 100% compared to January, remained significantly below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000. This anomaly may be explained by the area's rural character, which typically sees lower property crime rates but requires vigilance in specific zones. The seasonal context of February, a period of low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the subdued overall rate, though the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and burglary indicates that localised factors remain influential. The breakdown of crimes shows a mix of national trends and local peculiarities, with shoplifting and public order offences mirroring UK averages while other categories diverge. This suggests that Cottingham's crime profile, while broadly aligned with national patterns, is shaped by unique geographic and demographic factors that warrant further analysis.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, with 12 incidents reported compared to 6 in January. This surge, though still below the UK average by 260%, highlights a localised vulnerability that warrants attention. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 88.9%, from 18 to 2 incidents, a drop that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity in winter. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, jumping 250% to 7 incidents, a figure that contrasts with the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. This spike, though relatively small in absolute terms, suggests a need for targeted community engagement. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 25.4% of all crimes, yet this rate was 44% below the UK average — a stark contrast to the burglary figures. These shifts in crime mix illustrate a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends.

Cottingham's crime rate in February 2026 fell 17.3% compared to January 2026, reflecting a marked shift in local patterns. The previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents contrasts sharply with this month's 5.1 per 1,000, suggesting a sustained decline in reported incidents. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. When scaled to the population of 13,110, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 196 residents over the course of the month — a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that aligns with the area's demographic profile. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the relatively low overall rate, localised spikes in specific categories, such as burglary, remain areas of concern. This comparison to the previous month also reveals a broader trend of moderation in crime patterns, consistent with the seasonal lull typically observed in winter months.