Crime Rate in Cotgrave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cotgrave

The total recorded crimes in Cotgrave, Rushcliffe, UK in July 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cotgrave crime rate of 3.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Cotgrave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sundown Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lawrence Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Cotgrave has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cotgrave)CrimesRank (Cotgrave)CrimesRank (Cotgrave)
Trent Bridge84 1878 1716 1
Compton Acres44 3422 2337 4
Leake48 2396 5245 7
Ruddington40 5401 3351 3
Lutterell27 10294 9300 5
Radcliffe on Trent34 6314 6252 6
Edwalton27 11309 7216 9
Abbey29 7303 8216 10
Keyworth & Wolds26 12246 12232 8
Bingham West29 8271 10187 12
Gamston North29 9269 11155 14
Bingham East19 14200 14209 11
Lady Bay16 15234 13161 13
East Bridgford25 13136 16134 15
Sutton Bonington11 16138 1593 17
Gotham11 17120 17117 16
Cranmer10 1868 2188 18
Cropwell5 22112 1876 20
Nevile & Langar3 2479 2080 19
Bunny5 2196 1971 21
Tollerton8 1942 2531 24
Musters7 2052 2267 22
Thoroton4 2349 2353 23
Gamston SouthNA NA46 2427 25

Cotgrave 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202512
April 202533
March 202521
February 202524
January 202510
December 202416
November 202414
October 202416
September 202418
August 20248

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20259
April 202510
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 202418

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 4 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Sundown Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maygreen Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Thurman Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Green Platt (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Prioridge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinfold Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Firdale (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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