Cottenham Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cottenham, 3.8 crimes were recorded in March 2024, placing the area 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 265 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the low-level nature of local crime. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and other theft (15.4%). The seasonal transition to spring may have influenced patterns, as lengthening evenings could shift activity to outdoor spaces and increase interactions in public areas. Violence and sexual offences, though still the largest category, saw a 46.7% decrease from February, reflecting seasonal changes or local initiatives. Anti-social behaviour remained consistently lower than the UK average, with 22% fewer incidents, a trend that may align with Cottenham’s character as a relatively quiet built-up area with fewer late-night venues. Other theft, however, surged by 300% compared to February, indicating a sharp but isolated spike in this category. The overall crime rate highlights a community where everyday risks are minimal, though specific categories like theft warrant closer attention for residents.

March 2024 saw a 300% increase in other theft compared to February, with four incidents reported—a jump from one. This category was also 9% above the UK average, suggesting a localised factor such as increased retail activity or targeted opportunism. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 46.7%, likely linked to seasonal factors like shorter evenings in early March, though this decline contrasts with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, where Cottenham’s rate of 1.2 per 1,000 remains 55% lower. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 22% below the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s smaller scale and community cohesion. Criminal damage and arson doubled from one to two incidents, while public order offences rose from zero to two, both categories 44-48% below national rates. Possession of weapons was 186% above the UK average, though only one incident was recorded—a figure that may require further contextual analysis but does not suggest a widespread issue. Residents might find the 300% spike in other theft particularly relevant, as it indicates a sudden shift in criminal activity that could inform local vigilance.

Cottenham’s crime rate in March 2024 rose slightly to 3.8 per 1,000 from 3.6 per 1,000 in February, a 4.1% increase. This monthly shift, however, remains far below the UK average and underscores the area’s consistent safety profile. On a daily basis, the 26 total crimes equate to roughly one incident per day, a figure that contrasts sharply with larger urban centres where daily rates often exceed 10. When scaled to the population of 6,881, the monthly exposure means that one resident in every 265 experienced a reported crime, a ratio that highlights the low probability of personal involvement in criminal events. This statistic is particularly meaningful for families and individuals seeking to assess their risk, as it suggests that most residents can expect years of low interaction with crime. The comparison to the UK average also reveals structural differences: for instance, Cottenham’s anti-social behaviour rate is 22% lower, likely due to its smaller size and less dense social networks. Meanwhile, the 186% spike in possession of weapons, though only one incident, raises questions about local enforcement or reporting practices. Overall, the data reinforces that Cottenham’s crime profile is markedly safer than the national average, with risks distributed across categories but at levels that rarely impact daily life.