Cotgrave Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights the area’s generally low level of criminal activity, though the month was not without notable fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 56.7% of all reported incidents—17 cases in total. This category’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors may be mitigating the risk of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed with 7 incidents (23.3% of total).9 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influenced crime patterns, with darker evenings potentially increasing the risk of certain offences. However, the sudden 100% increases in drugs, shoplifting, and burglary, all rising from zero to one incident, remain unexplained by the data. These spikes may reflect isolated incidents or broader trends that require further investigation. While Cotgrave’s overall crime rate remains reassuringly low, the month’s data underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly in light of the unexpected rise in specific categories that could indicate emerging challenges.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: drugs, shoplifting, and burglary, each rising by 100% compared to the previous month. These jumps—from zero to one incident in each category—signal a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 56.3%, dropping from 16 to 7 incidents. This decline, while notable, contrasts with the rise in other areas, suggesting a combination of different types of crime. Violent crimes, which accounted for 56.7% of all incidents, remained significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000), with Cotgrave’s rate at 2.1 per 1,000. Residents should be aware that the sudden spikes in drugs, shoplifting, and burglary may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or the transition to darker evenings, which could influence both offender activity and victim vulnerability.

Cotgrave's crime rate in October 2023 dropped to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 21.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, reflects a consistent trend in recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 8,261, this translates to one reported crime for every 275 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that places Cotgrave well below the UK average. The population context further highlights the area’s safety profile, as the low crime rate is maintained despite the absence of major industrial or commercial hubs that might typically drive higher crime rates. This suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or effective policing, may be contributing to the sustained reduction in criminal activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such connections.