Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Cottam (Preston) reported a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.4% above the UK average of 8.2. This urban built-up area within Preston sees a distinct imbalance in crime types, with property-related incidents outnumbering violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour (34.4% of total crimes) emerged as the most prevalent category, followed by violence and sexual offences (23.0%). The seasonal context of June—longer daylight hours and the start of summer—may influence patterns of activity in public spaces, potentially contributing to the prominence of anti-social behaviour. While violent crime remains a concern, it is 24% below the UK average, suggesting a relative safety in this category compared to national trends. Property crime, however, is more pronounced locally, with other theft and burglary rates significantly exceeding UK averages. This may reflect the characteristics of a built-up area with mixed residential and commercial land uses, where opportunities for opportunistic theft are more frequent. The data also shows a notable absence of shoplifting compared to the UK, which could indicate effective retail security measures or a lower presence of high-footfall commercial zones. Seasonal factors, such as increased public activity during summer evenings, may further amplify anti-social behaviour incidents, requiring targeted community engagement strategies.

June 2024 saw a marked increase in other theft (up 150%), burglary (up 100%), and drugs-related crimes (up 100%) compared to the previous month. These spikes contrast with decreases in vehicle crime (down 66.7%) and violence and sexual offences (down 48.1%), the latter of which is now 24% below the UK average. The dominance of anti-social behaviour—34.4% of all crimes—highlights a persistent challenge, with this category 129% above the national rate. This disparity may indicate a need for enhanced community policing in public spaces, particularly as summer activities intensify. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime both fell below UK averages, with shoplifting at 52% below and vehicle crime at 56% below. These figures could reflect effective local measures in retail security or lower traffic density in Cottam compared to other areas. For residents, the 13.4% elevation in overall crime rate over the UK average underscores the importance of situational awareness, especially in areas with higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour incidents.

Cottam (Preston)’s crime rate in June 2024 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.7% increase from 9.2 to 9.3 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent pattern of crime activity, though the slight rise may reflect seasonal fluctuations. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-107 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, translating to roughly two crimes per day across the area’s 6,533 residents. This daily figure, while seemingly low, underscores the cumulative impact of anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. When compared to the UK average, Cottam’s rate highlights a need for targeted interventions in categories such as anti-social behaviour, which is 129% above the national benchmark. However, the area’s performance in reducing violence and sexual offences—24% below the UK average—suggests that certain strategies, such as community support programmes or improved lighting in public spaces, may be yielding results. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the distribution of crime types indicates a complex local profile, requiring tailored approaches to address specific vulnerabilities.