Cotgrave Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 8,261 residents, Cotgrave recorded 29 crimes in December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 people. This represents a 50.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 16 incidents (55.2% of the total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and public order offences (6.9%). These figures align with December's seasonal context: the month of Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and the temporary absence of some residents during holiday periods. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes (5 total) compared to violent crimes (16 total) suggest a crime profile shaped more by interpersonal disputes and public disorder than by burglary or theft. The data also reveals a marked seasonal pattern: while violent crime rates often rise in winter months due to increased social interactions in enclosed spaces, Cotgrave's figures remain significantly below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's character as a smaller built-up area within Rushcliffe with limited commercial or nightlife activity. The absence of major retail hubs or entertainment venues may help explain the lower incidence of shoplifting and vehicle crime, both of which are typically higher in urban centres. However, the presence of violent crime at 1.9 per 1,000—26% below the UK average for this category—suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may be contributing to this trend. The month's crime picture also shows a notable absence of drug-related incidents compared to the UK average, though this could be due to underreporting or the area's demographic makeup.

December 2024 saw a 14.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 16 incidents, though this remains 26% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 71.4% (14 to 4), a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity or the impact of holiday-related social dynamics. Public order offences also decreased by 50.0% (4 to 2), consistent with the reduced foot traffic typically seen in smaller built-up areas during December. Two categories saw 100% increases: drugs-related incidents (from 0 to 1) and possession of weapons (from 0 to 1), though both remain well below UK averages. The breakdown of crime types shows a stark contrast between Cotgrave and the UK: while violent crime accounts for 55.2% of all incidents here, it makes up only 26% of UK crimes, suggesting a different distribution of risk factors in the area. The low rates for shoplifting (82% below UK average) and vehicle crime (75% below) further reinforce the idea that Cotgrave's crime profile is shaped by its size and limited commercial activity. Residents may find the 100% increase in drug-related incidents noteworthy, as it represents a new category of crime that was previously unrecorded in the area. This could indicate emerging challenges or shifts in local patterns that warrant continued monitoring.

Cotgrave's crime rate in December 2024 (3.5 per 1,000) marked a 34.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000, a decline that may be attributed to the seasonal lull in social activity typical of smaller communities during December. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 285 residents. This monthly aggregate provides a concrete perspective for residents: over the course of December, each resident had a roughly 0.035% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. When compared to the UK average, Cotgrave's residents face a significantly lower risk, with the area's overall crime rate being 50.7% below the national average. This population-scaled context underscores the area's relative safety, particularly when considering that violent crime alone in Cotgrave (1.9 per 1,000) is 26% lower than the UK average for this category. The comparison also highlights the area's distinctiveness: while UK crime statistics often include higher rates of vehicle crime and shoplifting due to urban density, Cotgrave's figures show these categories are 75% and 82% below the national average, respectively. This contrast may be explained by the area's built-up character within Rushcliffe, which lacks the commercial vibrancy or transport networks that typically correlate with higher rates of vehicle-related crime. For residents, the 34.1% month-on-month decline in crime rate offers a tangible indicator of the area's stability, even as specific categories like drug-related incidents show new trends. The combination of low overall rates and the absence of major crime hubs suggests that Cotgrave's population-scaled crime exposure remains lower than the UK average.