Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU12 · East Riding of Yorkshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Burstwick has less crime — 8 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Burstwick in April 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 8, a 23.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burstwick sees higher rates of Public order (1) and 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, Burstwick recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 8 vs 190 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Burstwick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burstwick saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Cottingham had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burstwick recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 190).