Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 10 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 10, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Other crime (2) and Drugs (1), while Cottingham has more Burglary (11) and Other theft (9). 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 67 incidents. That is 85% 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 Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 67).