Cotgrave Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Cotgrave's crime profile revealed a notable dominance of violent crime over property crime, a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics and seasonal activity. The area recorded 57 total crimes at a rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.9% below the UK average of 8.4. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, with 19 incidents recorded, while property crimes made up just 28.1% (16 incidents). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—may contribute to this pattern, as outdoor events and increased foot traffic in public spaces could heighten opportunities for violent encounters. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (13 incidents), and criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) further highlight issues tied to community cohesion and property maintenance. Violent crime rates in Cotgrave were 19% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local efforts in policing or community engagement may be effective. However, the surge in public order offences—rising from one incident in June to six in July—raises questions about how summer events and alcohol consumption might be influencing behaviour in public spaces. This data illustrates an area where violent crime remains a priority, but property crime rates remain relatively low compared to national benchmarks.

July 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Cotgrave's crime mix, with violent crime outpacing property crime for the first time this year. Public order offences increased by 500% compared to June, rising from one incident to six, a jump that may reflect the impact of summer festivals and increased alcohol-related incidents in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson also surged by 300%, with eight incidents recorded compared to just two in June, potentially linked to seasonal events or targeted vandalism. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft decreased significantly, with shoplifting falling by 33.3% (from three to two incidents) and other theft declining by 50% (from four to two). This contrast between rising public order issues and falling property crime rates highlights a combination of local factors. For residents, the 17.9% gap between Cotgrave's crime rate and the UK average is a concrete measure of relative safety, though the sharp rise in public order offences may prompt calls for enhanced policing during peak summer activity. The data also reveals that Cotgrave's violent crime rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 19% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a potential focus on community-based initiatives to address underlying tensions.

Cotgrave's crime rate in July 2024 (6.9 per 1,000 residents) marked an 84% increase compared to June's rate of 3.8 per 1,000, a jump that translates to roughly two crimes reported per day across the 31-day month. This figure is 17.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, but the month-on-month surge underscores the volatility of local crime patterns. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, may feel more acute due to the concentrated nature of recent incidents. The previous month's rate (3.8 per 1,000) was lower, reflecting the seasonal ebb and flow of criminal activity. This contrast is particularly stark when considering that violent crime—now the most common category—accounted for 33.3% of all incidents, compared to property crime's 28.1%. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Cotgrave's 8,261 residents experienced 57 crimes in July, a rate that, while below national averages, highlights the importance of targeted interventions for categories like public order offences, which rose sharply. These figures may help residents contextualise their risk: while the area is statistically safer than the UK average, the rapid increase in certain crime types suggests that localised strategies could be more effective than broad national comparisons.