Crime in Cottingham South: statistics, rates and trends

690 crimes were recorded in Cottingham South in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 257 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cottingham South has the 2,262nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cottingham South was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,020 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (622). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cottingham South 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 burglary.

The largest increases were in other theft (+81%) and burglary (+41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cottingham South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cottingham South recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cottingham South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cottingham South recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cottingham South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cottingham South recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cottingham South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cottingham South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cottingham South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cottingham South recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cottingham South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cottingham South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cottingham South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cottingham South recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cottingham South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cottingham South recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Cottingham South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cottingham South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 240% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Cottingham South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cottingham South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cottingham South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cottingham South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Cottingham South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cottingham South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cottingham South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cottingham South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Cottingham South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cottingham South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cottingham South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cottingham South.

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cottingham South 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.

Cottingham South has an estimated population of 10,007. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cottingham South sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.