Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU18 · East Riding of Yorkshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Hornsea has less crime — 35 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in April 2026 — 114 incidents compared to 35, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Hornsea has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Hornsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 35 vs 114 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hornsea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hornsea recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 114).