Cottenham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 6,881 residents, 23 crimes were reported in April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly safer environment than the national average. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (43.5% of total), anti-social behaviour (17.4%), and criminal damage and arson (13.0%). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as April typically sees increased outdoor activity due to spring weather and the Easter period. The surge in violence and sexual offences may be partly explained by the timing of Easter events, which often draw larger crowds to local areas. However, the low overall rate suggests that Cottenham's built-up area, likely characterised by a mix of residential and rural land use, maintains a relatively stable crime environment. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates remain below UK averages, consistent with the area's probable lower population density and community-focused policing efforts. The slight seasonal uptick in violent crime highlights the need for continued vigilance during peak activity periods, though the overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This surge, while significant, still places the rate at 1.5 per 1,000 residents — 43% below the UK average for this category. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson cases tripled (from 1 to 3), a 200% increase, though remaining 30% below the UK average. Possession of weapons, a rare occurrence in the area, rose from zero to one case — 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (50% decrease) and anti-social behaviour (20% decrease), which may reflect seasonal shifts in activity patterns. The 43.5% share of violent crimes in the total tally underscores a notable shift in crime mix towards more serious offences compared to previous months. For residents, the 100% increase in weapons possession cases — despite being a single incident — may warrant attention, as it marks an unusual deviation from the area's typically low rates of such offences. This highlights the importance of local awareness during high-traffic periods, even in areas with generally low crime levels.

The crime rate in April 2025 (3.3 per 1,000) represents a 53.2% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 2.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported per day — a figure that, while seemingly modest, reflects the area's small population of 6,881 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 299 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national standards. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Cottenham remains significantly lower than in most UK areas. The 53.2% month-on-month rise, though substantial, is tempered by the area's consistently low baseline rates — the previous month's 2.2 per 1,000 was already 66.2% below the UK average. When contextualised against the local population size, the daily crime figure of 1 per day becomes more relatable: for every 6,881 residents, only one crime is reported daily, highlighting the area's effectiveness in maintaining public safety. This comparison underscores the importance of viewing crime statistics through both absolute numbers and relative population metrics, ensuring a balanced understanding of local security trends.