Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cottam (Preston) experienced a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 22.9% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This overall rate masks significant variations in crime type distribution, with anti-social behaviour (35.7% of total crimes) standing out as the most common category. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.5% of reported crimes, a proportion that, while high locally, was 6% below the UK average. Public order offences, meanwhile, were 52% below the UK rate. These patterns may reflect the area’s built-up character within Preston, where high-density living could contribute to anti-social behaviour but also allow for more community oversight to mitigate other crime types. July, a peak summer month with schools closed and tourism activity elevated, likely influenced these trends. The absence of significant property crime (only 8 incidents) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as strong community policing or the nature of the built-up area—may contribute to lower rates of theft and burglary. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting (from 0 to 2 incidents) may indicate seasonal pressures on retail premises, particularly during summer festivals or events. While the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, the concentration of violent and anti-social crimes warrants further attention to ensure these trends do not shift in future months.

July 2023 saw a 100.0% increase in shoplifting, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the summer season’s impact on retail environments. Anti-social behaviour rose by 7.1% compared to June, maintaining its position as the most common crime type (35.7% of total incidents). Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 39.3% from 28 to 17, a significant drop that contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000, 6% below Cottam’s rate). The area’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.6 per 1,000) was 6% below the UK average, suggesting a lower-than-expected prevalence of such crimes in this built-up area. Residents may find the daily crime count (1 per day) particularly useful for assessing local safety in context with other areas.

Cottam (Preston) recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, a 30.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.2 per 1,000. This decline suggests a marked shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may help residents contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. When scaled to the population of 6,533, this translates to one reported crime for every 156 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the previous month, crime trends can fluctuate significantly between months due to seasonal and event-driven factors. The area’s built-up nature within Preston, a larger urban centre, may influence these patterns, but the precise drivers of the month-on-month change remain unclear without further analysis.