Cotgrave Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave's August 2023 crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places it 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a modest but notable improvement. The most striking outlier in the data is anti-social behaviour, which at 2.7 per 1,000 is 88% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This category, accounting for 34.4% of all crimes, highlights a persistent challenge in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences (2.4 per 1,000) represent the second-largest category, though they remain 9% below the UK average. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may partly explain the rise in anti-social behaviour, as increased foot traffic and transient populations can strain local resources. Conversely, the 127% increase in drugs-related offences compared to the UK average raises questions about local drug use patterns, potentially linked to the area's proximity to major transport routes. While property crimes (12 incidents) remained low, the balance of violent to property crime shifted significantly, with violent offences comprising 62.5% of all reported incidents. This reflects a broader trend in Cotgrave, where violent crime has increasingly outpaced property crime in recent months. The interplay between these factors—seasonal tourism, local demographics, and policing efforts—suggests a complex picture that requires ongoing analysis to address emerging challenges effectively.

August 2023 saw a dramatic 100% increase in shoplifting, drugs-related offences, and possession of weapons, all of which were previously unreported in the month. This spike in drugs-related crime—now 127% above the UK average—marks a significant deviation from historical trends in Cotgrave. Conversely, public order offences fell by 33.3%, with a reduction from three to two incidents, suggesting a temporary moderation in disturbances. The most striking anomaly remains anti-social behaviour, which at 2.7 per 1,000 is 88% above the UK average. This rate, representing 34.4% of all crimes, underscores a pressing concern for local authorities. A resident might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a new pattern of retail crime in the area. The interplay between these rises and falls reflects the dynamic nature of crime in Cotgrave, shaped by both seasonal factors and local community dynamics.

Cotgrave's crime rate in August 2023 rose 52.6% compared to July 2023, reflecting a marked shift in local crime patterns. The daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents within this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 8,261, this translates to a relatively high level of individual risk compared to broader UK averages. The increase in violent crime, particularly anti-social behaviour, contrasts with declines in public order offences, suggesting a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. This shift aligns with the typical August context in Cotgrave, where increased foot traffic during holiday periods may contribute to heightened incidents of anti-social behaviour.