Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cottam (Preston) maintained a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as a relatively safer locality within the broader UK context, with crime rates consistently lower than the national benchmark. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mixed picture: while violent crimes such as violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of total incidents, these remain 16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, significantly exceeds national levels, surging 33% above the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crime is comparatively lower but anti-social behaviour presents a notable challenge. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the overall reduction in crime rates, as fewer opportunities for outdoor crimes and reduced foot traffic in public spaces may temper criminal activity. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour suggests that community-based factors, such as social cohesion or local policing strategies, may play a more significant role in shaping this particular category of crime. The relatively low rates of property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, which both decreased by 50% from the previous month, further reinforce the area’s position as a safer environment for residents. These trends, while consistent with seasonal patterns, also reflect potential long-term shifts in crime prevention measures or environmental factors that may be influencing the local crime profile. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where anti-social behaviour is high, while also highlighting the effectiveness of existing strategies in reducing property-related crimes. As the area transitions into spring, ongoing monitoring of these trends will be crucial to ensure that the current low crime rates are sustained and that emerging challenges are addressed promptly.

February 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with Other crime and Public order offences both doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase. This uptick may reflect isolated incidents or temporary factors influencing local dynamics. Conversely, Burglary and Vehicle crime each halved, decreasing by 50% from their previous month totals, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunities for property-related crimes during winter. Shoplifting also dropped by 42.9%, from seven to four incidents, potentially linked to seasonal retail patterns or reduced foot traffic. Violence and sexual offences remained 16% below the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000, while Anti-social behaviour surged 33% above the national rate at 1.4 per 1,000. These disparities highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crime is comparatively lower but anti-social behaviour exceeds expectations. Residents may find the 50% reduction in burglary rates particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential shift in crime prevention effectiveness or environmental factors.

Cottam (Preston) recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, representing an 18.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with February’s seasonal context—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, which may limit opportunities for crimes dependent on public spaces or visibility. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day across the 29-day month, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to other areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, illustrating that the population faces a lower monthly exposure to crime than the UK average. This figure, while context-specific to Cottam (Preston), underscores the area’s position as a safer locality within the broader UK landscape. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that, despite fluctuations in specific categories, the overall crime burden remains manageable for residents. This consistency in low rates may be influenced by local factors such as community engagement or environmental design, though can be established without further data.