Cotgrave Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Cotgrave's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 32.3% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes disturbances, noise complaints, and public disorder, remains the most frequent type of crime in the built-up area.2 per 1,000 residents is 14% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 3.8 per 1,000, a figure that is 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting Cotgrave's position as a relatively low-crime area within Rushcliffe. This disparity may be influenced by the area's urban character, where community policing and local initiatives likely contribute to maintaining lower levels of violent and property crime. Violence and sexual offences, the second most common category, accounted for 29.0% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—60% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as longer daylight hours and warmer weather could have reduced opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those tied to darkness or isolation. However, the persistence of anti-social behaviour suggests that localised factors, such as the density of residential and commercial spaces, may be more influential in shaping the area's crime profile than broader seasonal trends. The overall balance of crimes in Cotgrave leans heavily towards property-related and public order issues, with violent crime comprising less than a third of total incidents. This contrasts with UK-wide trends, where violent crime often dominates, indicating a distinct local dynamic that may be linked to the area's demographics and infrastructure.

June saw a 300% increase in other theft, rising from one to four incidents, a sharp contrast to the 60% decline in criminal damage and arson, which fell from five to two. This shift suggests a reallocation of criminal activity towards property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 50%, from 18 to nine, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of summer holidays reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common category, accounting for 32.3% of all crimes, but its rate dropped by 44.4% compared to May. This category's UK average is 1.4 per 1,000, 14% below Cotgrave's current rate of 1.2 per 1,000, indicating a localised challenge in managing public order. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 50%, from two to three incidents, a modest rise that may be linked to the longer daylight hours of June, though no direct causal link is confirmed. The possession of weapons category saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident, a figure that, while small, is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, highlighting a unique local concern.

Cotgrave's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 35.5% decrease from May's 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced crime in areas with strong community policing and low seasonal tourism. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in June, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate but may appear higher to residents unfamiliar with the context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 266 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. With a population of 8,261, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though localised pockets of activity—such as anti-social behaviour in public spaces—may still impact specific neighbourhoods. The rate remains 53.7% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights Cotgrave's position as a safer built-up area within Rushcliffe. However, the monthly exposure figure underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and violence remain the most frequent issues.