Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DN5 · Doncaster
179
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Brodsworth has less crime — 179 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Brodsworth and Cottingham recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 179 and 190 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brodsworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (47), while Cottingham has more 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, Brodsworth recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 179 vs 190 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Brodsworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Cottingham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Brodsworth recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 190).