Cotgrave Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This built-up area within Rushcliffe, a commuter belt suburb with a mix of residential and commercial zones, shows a distinct crime profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 48.8% of all crimes (21 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (14.0%) and anti-social behaviour (7.0%). The dominance of violent crime likely reflects the area’s social dynamics, though the rate of violence remains 8% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially increasing opportunities for such offences. Property crimes, while lower than the national average, showed a mixed picture: burglary rates were 43% above the UK average, while shoplifting and vehicle crime were 85% and 74% below respectively, linked to the area’s lower retail density and fewer car parks. These patterns suggest a community where localised issues—such as vandalism and anti-social behaviour—carry disproportionate weight, despite overall safety being higher than the national norm.

March 2025 saw notable shifts in Cotgrave’s crime profile. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 12.5% compared to February, dropping from 24 to 21 incidents, a trend consistent with the UK-wide seasonal dip in violent crime during early spring. Conversely, three categories saw 100% increases: other crime, possession of weapons, and public order offences, each rising from zero to one incident. This spike in lesser-reported crimes may signal under-the-radar issues. Criminal damage and arson, at 14.0% of total crimes, exceeded the UK average by 23%, possibly linked to the area’s older housing stock and localised disputes. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 68% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or low population density in key areas. The sharp decline in shoplifting—50% fewer incidents—could be attributed to Easter pre-emptive measures or reduced foot traffic during March. These fluctuations highlight the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns, particularly in categories with sudden increases.

Cotgrave’s crime rate in March 2025 fell 2.3% compared to February’s 5.3 per 1,000, a slight but meaningful decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the area’s small population of 8,261. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 192 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average of roughly 1-in-130. This disparity underscores Cotgrave’s relative safety, though it is not without its challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual residents face a lower risk of being directly affected by crime, the area’s unique mix of suburban and semi-rural characteristics may amplify certain issues—such as burglary in isolated properties—while dampening others, like theft in crowded retail spaces. The comparison also highlights the importance of localised factors: Cotgrave’s lower anti-social behaviour rate and higher shoplifting decline suggest that community-specific initiatives may be influencing crime trends more than national patterns.