Crime Rate in Cottingham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cottingham South

The total recorded crimes in Cottingham South, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cottingham South crime rate of 5.14 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 South, encompassing approximately 13,629 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Cottingham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saner'S Close with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sawden Grove with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cottingham South?

To understand the safety of Cottingham South, we need to analyze Cottingham South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 674 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cottingham South recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Cottingham South had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 649 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cottingham South recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cottingham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cottingham South has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 5.14 ranking 12th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cottingham South crimes were 674. The crime rate of Cottingham South in 2024 was 49.45 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cottingham South were around 649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.62 (year) or 3.97 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cottingham South)CrimesRank (Cottingham South)CrimesRank (Cottingham South)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
St Mary's87 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle105 51,256 71,215 7
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Willerby and Kirk Ella50 20549 23527 22
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Cottingham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
January 20252

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202530
March 202519
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202417
October 202420
September 202412
August 202419
July 202422
June 202434
May 202420

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 202415
August 202417
July 202415
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cottingham South in May 2025

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

1. Saner'S Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Sawden Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Travis Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lea Crescent (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beadlam Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Gilling Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Holwick Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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