Cotgrave Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences comprising 56.9% of all reported incidents. This stark contrast to property crimes, which account for only 17.2% of total offences, highlights a unique crime mix that differs significantly from the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places it 9.1% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000, yet the composition of crimes tells a more nuanced story. While property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime are lower than UK averages—85% and 74% below respectively—the prevalence of violent crimes suggests a different set of local dynamics. This imbalance may be influenced by the area's built-up character within Rushcliffe, where community interactions and social structures could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter celebrations and increased outdoor activity, may also play a role in shaping these patterns. Anti-social behaviour. of total crimes, shows a dramatic 233.3% increase from March, indicating a potential shift in local crime trends that warrants further examination. The contrast between Cotgrave's violent crime rates and its relatively low property crime rates underscores the need for tailored approaches to crime prevention and community safety initiatives that address the specific challenges of this built-up area.

April 2025 saw a 233.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 10 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 10% UK average for this category. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled from 1 to 2, reflecting a significant shift in the area's crime profile. Meanwhile, other theft and other crime categories experienced notable declines, with other theft falling by 66.7% and other crime dropping by 50%. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and drug offences emerging as areas of particular concern. Violence and sexual offences in Cotgrave are 53% above the UK average, suggesting a unique challenge in this built-up area. Conversely, theft from the person and shoplifting are 85% and 38% below UK rates respectively, indicating strong performance in protecting residents from personal crime. This divergence in crime trends underscores the importance of targeted policing and community engagement strategies in addressing local-specific issues.

Cotgrave's crime rate in April 2025 rose 34.7% from the previous month's 5.2 per 1,000 to 7.0 per 1,000, marking a notable upward trend. This increase, while still below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in April, a figure that provides context for residents' immediate safety concerns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure rate in a population of 8,261. This statistic, while seemingly low, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance in a community where crime trends can fluctuate significantly within a short timeframe. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even modest increases in crime rates can have tangible impacts on residents' perceptions of safety, particularly in a built-up area with a mix of urban and suburban characteristics.