Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cottam (Preston) continues to demonstrate a crime rate significantly lower than the UK average, with February 2025 recording 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents—43.3% below the national figure of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Preston, likely shaped by its proximity to urban services and lower population density, shows a distinct crime profile compared to larger cities. The most prevalent offences were anti-social behaviour (48% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (40%), with property crimes making up only 8% of the total. This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the relatively low overall crime rate, though the high proportion of anti-social behaviour suggests localized social dynamics. While violent crime rates in Cottam (Preston) are 36% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour remains higher, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this category. The area’s lower population density and potential integration with Preston’s broader services may help explain its divergence from national trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm these hypotheses. The overall crime rate and its composition reflect a combination of local factors, including community engagement and seasonal patterns.

February 2025 saw significant declines in several crime categories compared to the previous month. Violence and sexual offences fell by 47.4%, from 19 to 10 incidents, while criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2. Other theft also decreased sharply, falling by 66.7% as reported cases dropped from 3 to 1. These reductions suggest a potential seasonal lull, though the area still recorded anti-social behaviour at 1.8 per 1,000 residents—86% above the UK average for this category. This contrast with the UK figures highlights a unique local challenge, as violent crime rates in Cottam (Preston) were 36% below the national average. The shift in crime mix also shows a move away from property crime, with violent offences now making up 40% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at just 8%. Residents may find the drop in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests fewer incidents of small-scale theft in the area.

Cottam (Preston) recorded 25 crimes in February 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This represents a 44.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a marked decline in reported incidents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-261 chance of being directly involved in a crime, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. This population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are not affected by crime on a monthly basis, though the presence of anti-social behaviour and violence indicates localized challenges. The drop from the previous month’s rate may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this pattern.