Cottingham vs Doncaster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cottingham

HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire

114

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting37
  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Doncaster

DN1 · Doncaster

742

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences267
  • Anti-social behaviour98
  • Shoplifting73

Cottingham has less crime — 114 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 742 incidents compared to 114, a 6.5x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham or Doncaster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 114 vs 742 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.

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

In April 2026, Cottingham's top crime category was Shoplifting (37 incidents) while Doncaster's was Violence & sexual offences (267 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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