Crime Rate in Cottenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cottenham

The total recorded crimes in Cottenham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cottenham crime rate of 2.06 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 Cottenham, encompassing approximately 7,272 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cottenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1049 with total crimes: 2
  • Victory Way with total crimes: 2
  • Morgans with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cottenham?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Cottenham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 352 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cottenham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Cottenham had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 313 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cottenham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Cottenham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cottenham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Cottenham has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.06 ranking 21th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Cottenham crimes were 352. The crime rate of Cottenham in 2024 was 48.40 (year) or 4.03 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cottenham were around 313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.04 (year) or 3.59 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (South Cambridgeshire)
Milton & Waterbeach113 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton77 4993 2970 2
Cambourne94 2976 4766 6
Caxton & Papworth45 9818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn83 3977 3822 4
Histon & Impington62 5874 5800 5
The Mordens58 6439 11289 15
Melbourn52 8554 9624 7
Duxford20 16634 7503 9
Bar Hill53 7382 12527 8
Longstanton30 11597 8235 17
Sawston41 10510 10475 10
Linton26 12266 17331 11
Over & Willingham24 14352 15326 12
Shelford25 13366 13292 14
Gamlingay23 15149 23173 20
Barrington13 23343 16283 16
Whittlesford18 17172 21159 21
Caldecote14 22183 20180 18
Bassingbourn15 20227 18176 19
Girton18 18201 19128 23
Balsham17 19146 24134 22
Swavesey12 24160 22119 25
Foxton7 25134 25121 24
Hardwick6 2691 26112 26

Cottenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (15 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 8 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
October 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Cottenham in March 2025

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

1. B1049 (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
2. Victory Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Morgans (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Manor Farm Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clarke Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Rampton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ivatt Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Munnings Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Twenty Pence Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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