Cotgrave Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cotgrave's crime rate for September 2025 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 32.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.4. This performance places the built-up area within Rushcliffe among the safer regions in the country, with the most notable improvement observed in the category of violence and sexual offences, which saw a 7% gap below the UK average. The overall crime profile was dominated by violent incidents, accounting for 48.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). This distribution reflects the combination of local factors, including the presence of educational institutions and the seasonal rhythm of the area. As September marks the transition from summer to autumn, the data suggests that the back-to-school period may have influenced crime patterns, with a notable decrease in violent crime potentially linked to reduced nightlife activity and increased community vigilance. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson—70% above the UK average—raises questions about the effectiveness of local preventive measures in this category. The area's relatively low crime rate, combined with its specific vulnerabilities, underscores the need for targeted strategies to address the disparities between Cotgrave's performance and national benchmarks. While the overall trend is encouraging, the persistent above-average rates for property-related offences highlight the importance of continued monitoring and intervention.

September 2025 saw a 13.0% reduction in violence and sexual offences, bringing the total to 20 incidents—a decrease from 23 in August. This decline may be linked to the seasonal shift as schools and universities begin their academic year, potentially reducing late-night activity in public spaces. Conversely, other crime and possession of weapons each saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident each. While these figures are small, they indicate emerging trends that warrant monitoring. The breakdown of crime types also reveals Cotgrave's violent crime rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, a contrast to criminal damage and arson, which stood at 0.9 per 1,000—70% above the national rate of 0.5. This divergence highlights the area's unique challenges, with property-related offences affecting Cotgrave compared to the UK average. For residents, the most immediate insight is the drop in violent crime, which could be attributed to heightened community engagement during the back-to-school period.

Cotgrave's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5. This continued decline aligns with broader patterns observed in the area during late summer and early autumn. On a daily basis, the built-up area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of localised incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for roughly every 201 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime within Cotgrave's community. The rate remains well below the UK average, with the 32.4% gap underscoring the area's relative safety compared to national trends. This population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the recorded incidents, the likelihood of an individual experiencing crime remains comparatively low. The consistency of this pattern—particularly the sustained reduction in violent crime—suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may be playing a role in maintaining this lower rate.