Crime Rate in Cotmanhay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotmanhay

The total recorded crimes in Cotmanhay, Erewash, UK in July 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotmanhay crime rate of 8.09 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 Cotmanhay, encompassing approximately 6,676 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Cotmanhay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallsend Close with total crimes: 11
  • Longcroft Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Dukes Place with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cotmanhay?

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

  • Relative to Erewash:

    • In 2024, Cotmanhay reported a higher crime volume than the Erewash average, with 582 crimes compared to 582. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cotmanhay witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Erewash.

    • In 2023, Cotmanhay had fewer crimes than the Erewash average, with 622 crimes compared to 660. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Erewash, Cotmanhay has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cotmanhay Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cotmanhay has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 8.09 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Erewash, UK

In 2024, the total Cotmanhay crimes were 582. The crime rate of Cotmanhay in 2024 was 87.17 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Erewash.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cotmanhay were around 622 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.17 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Erewash.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotmanhay)CrimesRank (Cotmanhay)CrimesRank (Cotmanhay)
Awsworth Road99 31,567 11,485 1
Larklands123 11,206 31,402 3
Long Eaton Central121 21,278 21,413 2
Derby Road East87 4802 4898 4
Sandiacre53 8661 6830 5
Little Hallam61 5709 5818 6
Hallam Fields56 6649 7633 9
Derby Road West51 10558 10736 7
Sawley42 11483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale52 9612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe26 15415 12587 12
West Hallam & Dale Abbey40 12215 16267 15
Ockbrook & Borrowash27 14309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley37 13336 13350 14
Breaston19 16219 15267 16
Shipley View7 19175 17201 17
Nottingham Road14 17144 18200 18
Little Eaton & Stanley9 18133 19169 19

Cotmanhay 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 24 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 (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 202520
March 202516
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202528
May 202524
April 202529
March 202527
February 202511
January 202519
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242

High Crime Locations Cotmanhay in July 2025

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

1. Wallsend Close (Map)
Total11
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Longcroft Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dukes Place (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Skeavington'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cowley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Donner Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Monsall Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Beauvale Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ryefield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Boythorpe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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