Crime in Cottingham: statistics, rates and trends
940 crimes were recorded in Cottingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cottingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Cottingham
- Types of crime in Cottingham
- Cottingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cottingham
- Streets with the most crime in Cottingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cottingham
- Demographics of Cottingham
- Questions about crime in Cottingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (306), shoplifting (165) and public order (86) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 779th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Cottingham | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 940 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.9 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,447 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cottingham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,331 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (829). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 940 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 841 | 62.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 839 | 62.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 829 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 907 | 67.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 944 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,331 | 99.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,210 | 90.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,141 | 84.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 67 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cottingham recorded notably more burglary (49% above the national rate) and shoplifting (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (63% below) and criminal damage and arson (39% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 72 and vehicle crime rose from 30 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 22.8 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 165 | 12.3 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 5.7 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +89% |
| Burglary | 71 | 5.3 | 3.6 | +65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cottingham; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cottingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -21% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +96% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -8% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -60% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | -8% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -14% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -57% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | -5% |
Of the 2 areas within Cottingham, Cottingham South had the highest crime rate (71.4 per 1,000) and Cottingham North the lowest (65.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham South | Neighbourhood | 10,007 | 714 | 71.4 |
| Cottingham North | Neighbourhood | 8,881 | 579 | 65.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Cottingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (114).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 114 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 77 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Langdale Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Hull Road | 30 |
| On or near Spencer Way | 21 |
| On or near Hallgate | 20 |
| On or near King Street | 20 |
| On or near Endyke Lane | 19 |
Of the 864 crimes in Cottingham with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 76 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 355 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 298 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Cottingham has an estimated population of 13,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cottingham average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Cottingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cottingham a safe place to live?
Cottingham recorded 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 779th of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (165).
Is crime in Cottingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cottingham was up 12% on the year before: 940 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cottingham?
About 13,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cottingham?
Cottingham 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.