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Crime in Cottam

Cottam had 158 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 67.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 16 Preston areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 43% below the middle Preston area. Crime was up 45% on the three months before.

PR4, Preston · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottam

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67.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 16Preston rank1st is the highest rate
+45%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common72 in 3 months

Month by month

31 Mar 39 Apr 39 May 47 Jun 61 Jul 50 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cottam. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7246%
criminal damage2013%
anti-social behaviour1912%
public order159%
other crime117%
theft64%
vehicle crime43%
burglary43%

Cottam against Preston

TypeCottam per 1,000Middle Preston areaChange
Violence30.848.2▲ 16%
Burglary1.74.1–
Vehicle crime1.74.8–
Anti-social behaviour8.121.9▲ 36%
Theft and robbery3.411.7–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ashton-on-Ribble118.9▲ 1%
Ingol108▲ 13%
Fulwood88.1▲ 4%
Lea81.9▼ 13%
Cottam67.6▲ 45%
See every Preston area ranked on the crime in Preston page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cottam a safe area?

Cottam had about 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 16 Preston areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cottam?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (72), followed by criminal damage (20) and anti-social behaviour (19).