Crime Rate in Cottenham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cottenham

The total recorded crimes in Cottenham, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cottenham crime rate of 4.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Cottenham Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1049 with total crimes: 8
  • Lamb'S Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Calvin Close with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • 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 areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Cottenham has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cottenham)CrimesRank (Cottenham)CrimesRank (Cottenham)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Cottenham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20252
February 202510
January 202515
December 20248
November 202410
October 202416
September 202410
August 20247
July 202413
June 202414
May 202418

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20255
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Cottenham in May 2025

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

1. B1049 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Lamb'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Calvin Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Manor Farm Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Victory Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Appletree Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Coolidge Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Paxton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Leopold Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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