Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 9 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in April 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 9, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Cottingham has more Shoplifting (45) and Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 9 vs 190 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Barrow-Upon-Humber is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Barrow-Upon-Humber saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Cottingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 190).