Crime Rate in Cotmanhay: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotmanhay

The total recorded crimes in Cotmanhay, Erewash, UK in March 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotmanhay crime rate of 9.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (145.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Cotmanhay Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallsend Close with total crimes: 15
  • Skeavington'S Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Beauvale Drive with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Cotmanhay has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 9.89 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)CrimesRank (Erewash)
Awsworth Road112 11,567 11,485 1
Long Eaton Central100 21,278 21,413 2
Larklands75 51,206 31,402 3
Sandiacre80 3661 6830 5
Derby Road East77 4802 4898 4
Little Hallam42 9709 5818 6
Derby Road West50 7558 10736 7
Hallam Fields42 8649 7633 9
Sawley36 10483 11663 8
Kirk Hallam & Stanton-by-Dale22 15612 8593 11
Wilsthorpe36 11415 12587 12
Ockbrook & Borrowash28 12309 14412 13
Draycott & Risley28 13336 13350 14
Nottingham Road23 14144 18200 18
West Hallam & Dale Abbey22 16215 16267 15
Breaston16 18219 15267 16
Shipley View21 17175 17201 17
Little Eaton & Stanley14 19133 19169 19

Cotmanhay Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202511
January 202519
December 202417
November 202424
October 202424
September 202427
August 202420
July 202417
June 202454
May 202417
April 202413

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
October 202411
September 20247
August 20248
July 202414
June 202422
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

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
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 202413
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cotmanhay in March 2025

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

1. Wallsend Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Skeavington'S Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Beauvale Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodside Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
5. Bonds Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Seymour Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Coppice Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Skeavington'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Longcroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Fenman Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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