Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 10 vs 80 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in February 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 10, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Other crime (2) and Drugs (1), while Cottingham has more Shoplifting (11) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 10 vs 80 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Barrow-Upon-Humber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Barrow-Upon-Humber saw higher rates of Other crime and Drugs while Cottingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 80).