Cottam (Preston) Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Cottam (Preston) recorded 39 crimes across a population of 6,533 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people. This rate is 17.8% below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently lower incidence of crime compared to national trends. The most frequent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 18 incidents (46.2% of total crimes) at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—9% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11 cases (28.2% of total), and criminal damage and arson accounted for 5 incidents (12.8% of total), both significantly above the UK averages. The seasonal context of November, with events like Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, likely influenced these patterns, as urban areas often see spikes in property-related crimes and public order incidents during such periods. The area’s built-up nature within Preston may contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social behaviour, while its smaller population size and community cohesion could help explain the lower overall crime rate compared to larger cities. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data within local rhythms and demographics, rather than treating it as an isolated metric.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in other theft cases, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 150%, from 2 to 5 cases, potentially linked to Bonfire Night events. Anti-social behaviour, however, dropped by 35.3%, decreasing from 17 to 11 incidents—a notable shift that could indicate improved community engagement or increased police presence. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, at 46.2% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—9% above the UK average. This discrepancy suggests localised pressures, tied to the area’s urban density and the proximity of Preston’s larger town centre. Other theft, though rare, was 2% below the UK average, illustrating a mixed picture across crime types.

Cottam (Preston) recorded 39 crimes in November 2025, a 13.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This brings the current rate to 6.0 per 1,000, placing the area 17.8% below the UK average of 7.3. Daily crime figures show one reported incident per day on average, a local metric that reflects the area’s relatively low overall activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 168 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While the population of 6,533 is small, the crime rate remains consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within Preston, where urban density and local demographics influence patterns. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of reduced incidents in smaller, more tightly knit communities compared to larger urban centres.