Cottingham vs Hessle — 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

Hessle

HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Cottingham has less crime — 114 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hessle saw somewhat more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 (152 vs 114 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Hessle has more Public order (22) and Criminal damage & arson (15). 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 Hessle safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hessle — 114 vs 152 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Hessle had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (114 vs 152).

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