Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cottam (Preston) reported a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, placing it 26.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This overall rate, while showing a 20.0% increase from March, remains lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to the UK as a whole. The breakdown of crimes reveals a dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 47.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (33.3%) and vehicle crime (5.6%). Violence and sexual offences in the area matched the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, whereas anti-social behaviour exceeded the national rate by 53%, indicating a localised challenge that may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics or seasonal factors. The relatively low rate of property crimes—only 5 in total—contrasts sharply with the higher proportion of violent incidents, a pattern consistent with urban areas where interpersonal conflicts often dominate crime statistics. April’s seasonal context, including Easter and the transition to spring, may have influenced these trends: increased outdoor activity and social interactions could explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, while the low levels of vehicle crime might reflect fewer opportunities for theft in residential areas. However, the spike in burglary and drug-related offences, though limited in number, warrants attention, as such isolated incidents can sometimes signal emerging issues. The area’s overall crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of its built-up nature within Preston and the seasonal rhythms of the local community, with the lower-than-average crime rate offering a buffer against the broader UK trends.

April 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and drug-related offences each surging by 100% from zero incidents in March to one each in April. This spike, while statistically significant, remains an isolated occurrence given the small number of incidents. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, from eight to twelve cases, a trend that may reflect the dynamics of Easter-related gatherings or increased social activity during spring. Conversely, other theft fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, potentially indicating improved security measures or a seasonal dip in opportunistic crimes. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between local and national trends: while violence and sexual offences in Cottam (Preston) align with the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 53% above the national rate, highlighting a specific challenge for local authorities. Residents may find the 5.5 per 1,000 crime rate particularly noteworthy, as it places the area well below the UK average despite the recent increases.

Cottam (Preston) recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, marking a 20.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.6. This upward shift aligns with the seasonal context of spring, when increased outdoor activity and Easter-related events may contribute to heightened interactions in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the month, reflecting a steady but manageable level of activity. When scaled to the population of 6,533, this translates to one reported crime for every 181 residents over the course of April. While this figure is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise underscores the need for continued monitoring of local trends. The population context also highlights that, despite the increase, the overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s crime profile is shaped by unique local factors rather than broader national patterns.