Cottenham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cottenham's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This position reflects a consistently low crime profile for the built-up area, which aligns with its likely character as a small, tightly-knit community within South Cambridgeshire. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 36.8% of total incidents (14 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (11 cases, 29.0%) and shoplifting (4 cases, 10.5%). These patterns suggest a focus on localised issues rather than broader criminal activity. Seasonal factors may contribute to the current mix: June marks the start of summer, when longer daylight hours and the beginning of tourist activity in nearby rural areas could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is lower than Cottenham's rate, indicating that while the area is safer overall, this specific category remains a local concern. The balance between property and violent crimes—each at 11 incidents—suggests no immediate shift in the nature of criminal activity, though the dominance of anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted community measures.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 7 to 14. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category (1.4 per 1,000), suggests a localised spike in disruptive activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 85.7%, from 7 to 1, a decline that aligns with the UK's broader trend of 66% below average for this category. The balance of crime types shifted notably: violent crimes (11) and property crimes (11) remained equal, but anti-social behaviour now constitutes 36.8% of total incidents, a significant increase from previous months. For residents, the 100% rise in anti-social behaviour may warrant closer attention to community engagement efforts, though no specific programmes are referenced here.

Cottenham's crime rate in June 2025 rose 8.4% compared to May 2025, moving from 5.1 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall position well below the UK average. Locally, the monthly tally of 38 crimes translates to roughly one reported crime per day over June—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,881. When scaled to monthly exposure, this means one crime occurred for every 181 residents during the month, a rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The population context further highlights the significance of each crime: in a community of fewer than 7,000 people, even a single incident can feel impactful. This perspective helps residents gauge the relative safety of their environment, especially when compared to the UK's broader crime profile.