Crime in Cottingham South: statistics, rates and trends
714 crimes were recorded in Cottingham South in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cottingham South at a glance
- Crime trends in Cottingham South
- Types of crime in Cottingham South
- Cottingham South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cottingham South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cottingham South
- Demographics of Cottingham South
- Questions about crime in Cottingham South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (252), shoplifting (110) and public order (76) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cottingham South | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 714 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,007 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cottingham South peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,025 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (622). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 714 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 622 | 62.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 631 | 63.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 645 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 700 | 70.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 763 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,025 | 102.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 941 | 94.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 984 | 98.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 80 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cottingham South recorded notably more burglary (35% above the national rate) and shoplifting (30% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (72% below) and vehicle crime (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 30 to 58 and burglary rose from 32 to 48, while anti-social behaviour fell from 51 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 25.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 11.0 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.8 | 6.4 | +93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.3 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.8 | 3.6 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Cottingham South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cottingham South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | -9% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -47% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | -2% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -10% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | -3% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | -14% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -44% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Cottingham South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Hull Road | 36 |
| On or near Langdale Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Endyke Lane | 19 |
| On or near Castle Road | 14 |
| On or near Gilling Mews | 14 |
| On or near Keswick Gardens | 13 |
| On or near The Close | 13 |
Of the 671 crimes in Cottingham South with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 35.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Cottingham South has an estimated population of 10,007 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (33%, against 22%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cottingham South average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cottingham South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cottingham South a safe place to live?
Cottingham South recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Cottingham South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (110).
Is crime in Cottingham South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cottingham South was up 15% on the year before: 714 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 622 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cottingham South?
About 10,007 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cottingham South?
Cottingham South is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.