Cottenham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cottenham, there are just 2.2 reported crimes each month—a figure that places the built-up area within South Cambridgeshire 71.8% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low risk profile compared to national trends, though it is important to contextualize these numbers within the local environment. Anti-social behaviour dominates the crime profile, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents in March, followed by vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 13.3%. These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a largely residential community with limited commercial density, where disputes over noise or property boundaries could contribute to anti-social incidents. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced these trends: for instance, increased foot traffic during daylight hours could reduce opportunities for theft, while the extended evening light might deter certain types of crime. However, the data also reveals an unusual spike in vehicle crime, which doubled from one to two incidents—a small but notable shift. This could be linked to local factors such as the timing of school holidays, which may have altered parking patterns or increased the presence of unoccupied vehicles. The overall crime rate, while low, remains a point of interest for residents and local authorities, who must balance the need for vigilance with the reassurance that Cottenham is among the safest areas in the UK.

March 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to February, with two notable shifts: a 100% increase in vehicle crime and a 100% rise in robbery, both of which emerged from zero incidents in the previous month. Simultaneously, violent and sexual offences fell by 80%, from 10 to 2, marking one of the most significant decreases in the dataset. This drop aligns with the UK average for violent crime, which stands at 2.7 per 1,000, though Cottenham's rate remains 89% below that benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, is 44% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. For residents, the 80% reduction in violent crime offers a tangible reassurance, particularly for those concerned about personal safety in communal spaces. However, the rise in vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened activity in local car parks or residential areas, warranting vigilance from drivers.

Cottenham's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 46.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline translates to roughly 0 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a stark contrast to the 1.3 crimes per day recorded in February. When scaled to the area's population of 6,881, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 459 residents. This figure underscores the low baseline risk for residents, though even minor fluctuations in crime can have localized impacts. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and colder weather, which can affect community activity patterns. In March, with longer evenings and the transition to spring, the shift in resident behavior—such as increased evening walks or social gatherings—may have contributed to the drop in violent crime.