Crime Rate in Cottingham North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cottingham North

The total recorded crimes in Cottingham North, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cottingham North crime rate of 3.94 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cottingham North, encompassing approximately 13,207 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
Cottingham North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Spencer Way with total crimes: 6
  • Royal Courts with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cottingham North?

To understand the safety of Cottingham North, we need to analyze Cottingham North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Cottingham North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 653 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cottingham North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Cottingham North had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 580 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cottingham North recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Cottingham North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cottingham North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cottingham North has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 20th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cottingham North crimes were 653. The crime rate of Cottingham North in 2024 was 49.44 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cottingham North were around 580 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.91 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cottingham North)CrimesRank (Cottingham North)CrimesRank (Cottingham North)
Bridlington South236 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey110 31,599 21,837 2
Goole South120 21,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town78 101,493 31,245 6
St Mary's110 41,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness97 51,311 61,330 5
Howdenshire95 61,039 81,054 8
Hessle85 91,256 71,215 7
Driffield and Rural94 7926 10954 9
Tranby89 8851 13860 11
Dale49 22997 9748 14
Wolds Weighton59 16914 12881 10
North Holderness57 18922 11856 12
Cottingham South77 11674 18649 18
Goole North75 12745 16821 13
Pocklington Provincial66 13780 15741 15
Bridlington North64 14790 14694 17
South West Holderness59 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal54 19609 20695 16
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland58 17590 21524 23
Mid Holderness48 23570 22556 21
South Hunsley51 21539 24485 25
Willerby and Kirk Ella32 25549 23527 22
Howden39 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

Cottingham North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202519
May 20258
April 202511
March 202517
February 20255
January 20257
December 20245
November 202416
October 202419
September 202413
August 202418

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202515
April 202513
March 202524
February 202510
January 202534
December 202411
November 202419
October 202424
September 202425
August 202427

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20258
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20254
January 20251
November 20245
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations Cottingham North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cottingham North postcode area is presented below.

1. Spencer Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
2. Royal Courts (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
4. Eppleworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Harland Way (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Merchants Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brudenell Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Southwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brigade Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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