Crime in Cottingham North: statistics, rates and trends
567 crimes were recorded in Cottingham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cottingham North at a glance
- Crime trends in Cottingham North
- Types of crime in Cottingham North
- Cottingham North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cottingham North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cottingham North
- Population and deprivation in Cottingham North
- Questions about crime in Cottingham North
- About this data
567 crimes were recorded in Cottingham North in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cottingham North has the 2,466th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cottingham North | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 567 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.8 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,881 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cottingham North was highest in the year to July 2025 (659 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (540). Over the whole period it fell 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 567 | 63.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 659 | 74.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 566 | 63.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 550 | 61.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 560 | 63.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 540 | 60.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 620 | 69.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 649 | 73.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 596 | 67.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cottingham North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+100%) and other theft (+82%). The largest falls were in public order (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-46%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 8.9 | 0.58 | -46% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +82% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 6.8 | 0.82 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.8 | 0.71 | -7% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +19% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.3 | 0.64 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 1.6 | 1.92 | +40% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -35% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.46 | +33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cottingham North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cottingham North recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cottingham North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cottingham North recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cottingham North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cottingham North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cottingham North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cottingham North recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cottingham North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cottingham North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cottingham North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cottingham North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cottingham North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cottingham North recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cottingham North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cottingham North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cottingham North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cottingham North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cottingham North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cottingham North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cottingham North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cottingham North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cottingham North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cottingham North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cottingham North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cottingham North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cottingham North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cottingham North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cottingham North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham South | 690 | 69.0 | +8% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 533 | 38.2 | -40% |
| Tranby | 737 | 68.6 | +7% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | +7% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | -0% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | -4% |
| South Hunsley | 454 | 39.5 | -38% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -60% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cottingham North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Hospital | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Brigade Drive | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Harland Way | 23 |
| On or near King Street | 20 |
| On or near North Moor Lane | 20 |
| On or near Hallgate | 19 |
| On or near Spencer Way | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cottingham North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 184 | 32.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 79 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Cottingham North has an estimated population of 8,881. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cottingham North sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cottingham North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Cottingham North a safe place to live?
Cottingham North recorded 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cottingham North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Cottingham North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cottingham North was down 14% on the year before: 567 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 659 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cottingham North?
Cottingham North is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cottingham North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.