Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN19 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Barrow-Upon-Humber has less crime — 10 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Barrow-Upon-Humber in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 10, a 14.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barrow-Upon-Humber sees higher rates of Other crime (2) and Drugs (1), while Cottingham has more Shoplifting (18) and Public order (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 10 vs 144 incidents. That is 93% 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 Public order. Overall, Barrow-Upon-Humber recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 144).