Broughton vs Hessle — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Broughton

DN20 · North Lincolnshire

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Criminal damage & arson15
  • Public order8

Hessle

HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Public order22
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Broughton has less crime — 57 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hessle recorded substantially more crime than Broughton in April 2026 — 152 incidents compared to 57, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hessle records significantly more (61 vs 16 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton or Hessle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Hessle — 57 vs 152 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Broughton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Broughton and Hessle?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Broughton recorded 16 incidents of this type vs 61 in Hessle. Overall, Broughton had fewer total crimes (57 vs 152).

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