Brodsworth vs Cottingham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Brodsworth

DN5 · Doncaster

122

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Shoplifting26
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Cottingham

HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire

67

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Burglary11
  • Other theft9

Cottingham has less crime — 67 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Brodsworth recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 122 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brodsworth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Anti-social behaviour (21), while Cottingham has more Burglary (11) and Other theft (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brodsworth or Cottingham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Brodsworth — 67 vs 122 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Brodsworth and Cottingham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Brodsworth saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Cottingham had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 122).

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