Crime Rate in Cottesmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cottesmore

The total recorded crimes in Cottesmore, Rutland, UK in January 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cottesmore crime rate of 45.96 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 Cottesmore, encompassing approximately 152 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cottesmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wenton Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Pastures with total crimes: 1
  • Toll Bar with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cottesmore?

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

  • Relative to Rutland:

    • In 2024, Cottesmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rutland average, with 96 crimes compared to 138.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cottesmore recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Rutland.

    • In 2023, Cottesmore had fewer crimes than the Rutland average, with 66 crimes compared to 116. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cottesmore recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Rutland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rutland, Cottesmore has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cottesmore Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Cottesmore has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 45.96 ranking 12th out of 14 in the Rutland, UK

In 2024, the total Cottesmore crimes were 96. The crime rate of Cottesmore in 2024 was 630.33 (year) or 52.53 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Rutland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cottesmore were around 66 crimes with yearly crime rate of 433.36 (year) or 36.11 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Rutland.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cottesmore)CrimesRank (Cottesmore)CrimesRank (Cottesmore)
Oakham North East23 1251 2256 1
Uppingham11 9274 1250 2
Oakham South17 2248 3175 3
Barleythorpe15 3192 583 10
Greetham15 4221 4173 4
Oakham North West11 8177 6146 5
Normanton14 5124 7107 7
Ryhall & Casterton9 11123 8109 6
Braunston & Martinsthorpe12 678 1194 8
Ketton11 771 1283 9
Exton6 1393 1058 13
Lyddington9 1038 1538 14
Langham4 1448 1365 12
Whissendine1 1539 1434 15

Cottesmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20256
November 20253
October 20254
September 20252
August 20255
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Cottesmore in January 2026

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

1. Wenton Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. The Pastures (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
3. Toll Bar (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Cresswell Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Heythrop Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tiverton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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