Cotgrave Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave's crime profile in July 2025 reveals a striking balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the monthly total. At 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 40.7% below the UK average, a disparity that highlights its relative safety despite the local emphasis on violent incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.2% of all crimes, a figure significantly lower than the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 (24% below). This contrast suggests that while Cotgrave's violent crime rate is lower than national norms, its proportion of such crimes is higher than typical for UK built-up areas. Anti-social behaviour (21.4% of total) and criminal damage and arson (14.3%) further shape the local picture, with the latter category slightly exceeding the UK average by 15%. Seasonal factors likely influence these trends, as July—a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing—often sees increased foot traffic and activity in public spaces. This context may explain the sharp rise in shoplifting, which surged from zero to four incidents, potentially linked to retail areas attracting tourists and seasonal visitors. The low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.1 per 1,000), both well below UK averages, reinforces the area's overall safety profile. However, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes may indicate specific local dynamics, such as the influence of community events or demographic factors that contribute to higher interpersonal incidents. This pattern is consistent with areas where public spaces are heavily used during summer, and where social interactions during festivals and open-air events may increase the likelihood of violent confrontations.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), with both categories rising from zero to 1 and 4 incidents respectively. This shift reflects a 14.3% share of total crimes for criminal damage and arson, though this category remains 15% above the UK average. Violent crimes, while comprising 45.2% of all incidents, are 24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes—19 versus 13—contrasts with the UK's broader mix, where property crimes often dominate. This imbalance may partly explain the area's unique profile, with anti-social behaviour (21.4% of total crimes) and violence driving the monthly total. For residents, the 100% rise in shoplifting suggests heightened activity in local retail areas, possibly linked to summer tourism and festivals.

Cotgrave's crime rate in July 2025 rose 2.4% compared to June, from 5.0 to 5.1 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though still well below the UK average, suggests a minor shift in local patterns. Daily crime counts averaged 1.36 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals and school holidays. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 197 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when contextualised against Cotgrave's population of 8,261, illustrates that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, with localised incidents rather than widespread issues driving the numbers. The 40.7% gap between Cotgrave's rate and the UK average remains significant, though the slight upward trend from the previous month deserves closer attention to whether seasonal factors or specific events may have contributed.