Cotgrave Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Cotgrave maintain its status as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—49.4% below the national average of 7.7. Despite this overall safety, the month revealed concerning trends in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, with 16 incidents recorded, though this represented a 20% decrease from the previous month. This category remains significantly below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000, 29% below), consistent with Cotgrave’s historically low levels of violent crime. The second most common category, criminal damage and arson, saw a 42.9% monthly decline to four incidents, continuing a trend observed since late 2024. However, the emergence of 'other crime' as a rising concern—jumping 200% from one to three incidents—suggests shifting patterns that warrant closer attention. Seasonal factors may partly explain these dynamics: darker evenings following the clocks’ reversal and Halloween activities could have contributed to increased opportunities for certain offences. The area’s relatively low population density and established community structures likely contribute to its sustained safety, though the spike in 'other crime' indicates potential gaps in local crime prevention strategies. This category, which includes unclassified incidents, may reflect underreported or less visible forms of criminal activity that require targeted monitoring.

October 2025 brought stark contrasts in Cotgrave’s crime profile. While violent crime decreased by 20% from 20 to 16 incidents, three categories saw significant increases. 'Other crime' surged 200% from one to three incidents, marking a sharp departure from previous trends. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may reflect emerging challenges not yet fully understood. Simultaneously, 'other theft' and 'vehicle crime' both doubled from zero to one incident each, raising questions about vulnerabilities in specific areas. Cotgrave’s violent crime rate remains 29% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area’s small, tightly-knit community structures and strong local policing presence. However, the 200% rise in 'other crime'—a category that saw a 135% increase above the UK average—suggests a need for more granular analysis. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with transient populations or during late-night hours, when unclassified incidents are more likely to occur. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour, which had previously been a major concern (eight incidents in September), dropped by 87.5% to one incident, indicating the effectiveness of recent community engagement initiatives. These findings underscore the importance of maintaining targeted efforts to address newly emerging crime patterns.

Cotgrave’s crime rate in October 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) marked a 22% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as one of the UK’s safest built-up areas. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 258 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics further illustrate this safety: with 32 incidents spread across 31 days, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that is lower than the UK’s average of approximately two crimes per day. This consistency in low crime levels, despite seasonal factors like Halloween and shorter daylight hours, suggests the area’s infrastructure and community dynamics effectively mitigate risk. The 49.4% gap between Cotgrave’s rate and the UK average is particularly striking, as the national figure includes major urban centres with significantly higher crime rates. For residents, this means that while vigilance is always advisable, the likelihood of encountering crime in Cotgrave remains remarkably low. The 22% monthly decrease also indicates that local crime prevention strategies are likely working, though the recent spike in 'other crime' highlights the need for adaptive approaches to address evolving challenges.