Cotgrave Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave’s overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.2% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance positions Cotgrave as one of the safer built-up areas in the region, though specific trends within the data reveal complex patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all reported crimes, with 18 incidents recorded—a stark contrast to the 8 reported in August. This category alone contributes to the area’s lower-than-average violent crime rate, which sits 16% below the UK average. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remained relatively subdued, with only 14 total incidents, though a small uptick in criminal damage and arson (6 cases) suggests localized pressures. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers’ week—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in public spaces potentially contributing to the rise in violence. However, the significant 83.3% drop in anti-social behaviour, from 18 to 3 cases, suggests that community efforts or seasonal changes in social activity may have played a role. Cotgrave’s crime profile reflects a mix of stability and localized fluctuations, with the area’s built-up character and proximity to rural spaces likely shaping both the types and distribution of incidents.

September 2024 saw a 125% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 18 cases—a stark shift from the previous month. This surge, though still 16% below the UK average for the category, highlights a troubling trend that may be linked to the start of the academic year and increased social gatherings. Concurrently, public order offences surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, a figure that is 29% below the UK average. The rise in these incidents could be tied to the influx of students and the associated pressures on local infrastructure. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 83.3%, from 18 to 3 cases—a drop that, while reflecting improved community engagement, also raises questions about whether the previous month’s figures were an outlier. The ‘other crime’ category, which includes unclassified incidents, rose by 100% to 4 cases, a level 194% above the UK average. This anomaly underscores the need for further analysis to understand the nature of these incidents. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the significant increase in violence, which may warrant heightened vigilance in public spaces during the autumn term.

Cotgrave’s crime rate in September 2024 (5.3 per 1,000) represents a 19.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 188 residents over the course of September. This monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is relatively low compared to the national context. When scaled to the area’s population of 8,261, the 44 total crimes recorded mean that each resident faced a 0.0053 probability of being involved in a crime—a statistic that, while abstract, provides a concrete measure of risk. The previous month’s rate, though lower, may have been influenced by the end of summer holidays and reduced foot traffic in public spaces. The slight upward trend in September could be attributed to the return of students and the associated increase in social activity, though the area’s overall performance continues to outperform the UK average. For local residents, the data reinforces that Cotgrave remains a comparatively safe place to live, even as specific categories like violence and public order offences show temporary spikes.