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

DN4 · Doncaster

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences59
  • Anti-social behaviour37
  • Vehicle crime25

Cottingham has less crime — 114 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 186 vs 114 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Doncaster has more Vehicle crime (25). 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 186 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Doncaster had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 186).

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