Crime in Cotgrave: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in Cotgrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cotgrave at a glance
- Crime trends in Cotgrave
- Types of crime in Cotgrave
- Cotgrave compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cotgrave
- Streets with the most crime in Cotgrave
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cotgrave
- Population and deprivation in Cotgrave
- Questions about crime in Cotgrave
- About this data
532 crimes were recorded in Cotgrave in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.2 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 241 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cotgrave has the 905th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cotgrave | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 532 | 6,890 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.2 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 8,417 | 126,736 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cotgrave was highest in the year to July 2021 (551 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (393). Over the whole period it rose 35%, 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 | 532 | 63.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 482 | 57.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 60.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 454 | 53.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 506 | 60.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 551 | 65.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 544 | 64.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 490 | 58.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 393 | 46.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 59 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cotgrave 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+41%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 28.6 | 0.84 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.8 | 0.86 | +2% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.8 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +41% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.7 | 1.29 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 2.3 | 0.27 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.1 | 0.43 | +80% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 0.47 | -33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.73 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cotgrave
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cotgrave recorded 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cotgrave
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cotgrave recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cotgrave
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cotgrave recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cotgrave
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cotgrave recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cotgrave
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cotgrave recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cotgrave
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cotgrave recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cotgrave
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cotgrave recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cotgrave
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cotgrave recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cotgrave
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cotgrave recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cotgrave
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cotgrave recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cotgrave
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cotgrave recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cotgrave
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cotgrave recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cotgrave
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cotgrave recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cotgrave
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cotgrave 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cotgrave, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cotgrave.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe on Trent | 399 | 56.2 | -11% |
| Keyworth | 278 | 36.1 | -43% |
| Edwalton | 308 | 49.8 | -21% |
| West Bridgford | 2,300 | 62.9 | -1% |
| Bingham | 686 | 60.5 | -4% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,211 | 61.1 | -3% |
| Ruddington | 458 | 52.5 | -17% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,422 | 119.1 | +88% |
1 areas within Cotgrave, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cotgrave had the highest rate (63.2 per 1,000) and Cotgrave the lowest (63.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave | Neighbourhood | 8,417 | 532 | 63.2 |
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 Cotgrave over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thurman Drive | 24 |
| On or near Saxon Way | 22 |
| On or near Lawrence Close | 21 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near Ritchie Close | 18 |
| On or near Main Road | 15 |
| On or near Pinfold Close | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near West Furlong | 15 |
| On or near East Moor | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cotgrave 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 39.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 117 | 22.0% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Cotgrave has an estimated population of 8,417. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cotgrave sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cotgrave |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Cotgrave a safe place to live?
Cotgrave recorded 63.2 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 Cotgrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Cotgrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cotgrave was up 10% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 482 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cotgrave?
Cotgrave is policed by Nottinghamshire. 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 Cotgrave. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.