Crime Rate in Cotgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotgrave

The total recorded crimes in Cotgrave, Rushcliffe, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotgrave crime rate of 2.21 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 Cotgrave, encompassing approximately 13,569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cotgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hickling Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sundown Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cotgrave?

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

  • Relative to Rushcliffe:

    • In 2024, Cotgrave reported a higher crime volume than the Rushcliffe average, with 400 crimes compared to 235. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cotgrave witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Rushcliffe.

    • In 2023, Cotgrave experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rushcliffe average, with 357 crimes compared to 191. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cotgrave witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Rushcliffe.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cotgrave Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cotgrave has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 8th out of 24 in the Rushcliffe, UK

In 2024, the total Cotgrave crimes were 400. The crime rate of Cotgrave in 2024 was 29.48 (year) or 2.46 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Rushcliffe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cotgrave were around 357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.31 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rushcliffe.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotgrave)CrimesRank (Cotgrave)CrimesRank (Cotgrave)
Trent Bridge83 1878 1716 1
Compton Acres47 4422 2337 4
Ruddington62 2401 3351 3
Radcliffe on Trent56 3314 6252 6
Lutterell38 5294 9300 5
Leake26 11396 5245 7
Keyworth & Wolds35 6246 12232 8
Edwalton27 9309 7216 9
Abbey30 7303 8216 10
Bingham West22 13271 10187 12
East Bridgford27 10136 16134 15
Bingham East16 15200 14209 11
Gamston North23 12269 11155 14
Lady Bay17 14234 13161 13
Sutton Bonington15 16138 1593 17
Gotham13 17120 17117 16
Cranmer3 2368 2188 18
Cropwell6 22112 1876 20
Thoroton8 1849 2353 23
Nevile & Langar7 2179 2080 19
Bunny8 2096 1971 21
Musters8 1952 2267 22
Tollerton2 2442 2531 24
Gamston South2 2546 2427 25

Cotgrave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202533
March 202521
February 202524
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202416
September 202418
August 20248
July 202419
June 202418
May 202418

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 202418
July 202413
May 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cotgrave in May 2025

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

1. Hickling Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sundown Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Scrimshire Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Thurman Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pinfold Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Poplar Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poppy Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Willow Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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