Crime in Cotgrave: statistics, rates and trends
513 crimes were recorded in Cotgrave in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Cotgrave
- Questions about crime in Cotgrave
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (232), anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 938th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cotgrave | Rushcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 513 | 6,970 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 8,417 | 126,736 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cotgrave peaked in the year to August 2020 (554 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (405). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 513 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 490 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 480 | 57.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 472 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 516 | 61.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 537 | 63.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 554 | 65.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 501 | 59.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 405 | 48.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cotgrave recorded notably more other crime (41% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (47% below) and public order (41% below). On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 33, while other theft fell from 36 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 51 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 232 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.7 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cotgrave; the highest is Clifton (Nottingham) (118.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Keyworth (38.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cotgrave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radcliffe on Trent | 431 | 60.7 | 0% |
| Keyworth | 295 | 38.3 | -37% |
| Edwalton | 315 | 51.0 | -16% |
| West Bridgford | 2,321 | 63.5 | +4% |
| Bingham | 683 | 60.2 | -1% |
| Carlton (Gedling) | 3,259 | 62.0 | +2% |
| Ruddington | 477 | 54.6 | -10% |
| Clifton (Nottingham) | 2,408 | 118.4 | +94% |
Cotgrave is the one area listed within Cotgrave, with 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotgrave | Neighbourhood | 8,417 | 513 | 60.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Cotgrave over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “Thurman Drive” (22 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Thurman Drive | 22 |
| On or near Ritchie Close | 21 |
| On or near Saxon Way | 21 |
| On or near Lawrence Close | 20 |
| On or near Broadmeer | 14 |
| On or near East Moor | 14 |
| On or near Main Road | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Colliers Way | 13 |
Of the 431 crimes in Cotgrave with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 24.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Cotgrave has an estimated population of 8,417 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cotgrave average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cotgrave | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cotgrave a safe place to live?
Cotgrave recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 938th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Cotgrave?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 232 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Cotgrave going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cotgrave was up 5% on the year before: 513 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 490 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cotgrave?
About 8,417 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cotgrave?
Cotgrave is policed by Nottinghamshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.