Cottenham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cottenham's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from national trends, offering insight into the area's social dynamics. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 30% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences at 25%, and criminal damage and arson at 12.5%. This distribution suggests a focus on community-level disruptions rather than property-focused crimes, which typically dominate in larger urban centres. The overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a significant deviation that may reflect the built-up area's smaller population and lower density. Seasonal factors in August—such as the peak holiday period—could contribute to the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences, as temporary populations and altered routines may amplify such activity. Conversely, the sharp decline in burglary (75% drop from July) aligns with the expectation that fewer homes are unoccupied during the summer months. The data also highlights the area's underperformance in vehicle crime and public order offences compared to UK averages, indicating effective local policing strategies or unique environmental factors. This balance of crime types, coupled with its below-average rate, illustrates a community where social interactions and public spaces are central to both the opportunities and challenges of criminal activity.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from one to four incidents. This spike may reflect heightened activity during the summer holiday period, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Concurrently, vehicle crime doubled from zero to two incidents, a 100% increase that could be tied to increased traffic or seasonal events. Anti-social behaviour, already a significant contributor at 30% of all crimes, rose by 20% compared to July, maintaining its position as the most common category. Burglary dropped by 75%, from four to one incident, linked to fewer empty homes during the peak holiday season. This contrast with the UK average highlights Cottenham's unique profile: while violence and sexual offences are 48% below the national rate, anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes are 16% and 48% above, respectively. These shifts underscore the need for tailored community strategies.

Cottenham's crime rate in August 2025 rose slightly by 2.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.7 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This minimal increase suggests stability in local crime patterns despite seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency but consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a figure that contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in a typical household. This monthly aggregate highlights the relatively low risk environment compared to broader UK averages, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences show distinct variations. The population context further underscores that while Cottenham's overall rate remains below the UK average, targeted categories may demand closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.