Cottingham vs Hull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cottingham

HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire

80

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Shoplifting11
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Hull

HU7 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

317

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences128
  • Criminal damage & arson39
  • Shoplifting36

Cottingham has less crime — 80 vs 317 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 317 incidents compared to 80, a 4.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hull records significantly more (128 vs 29 incidents). Cottingham is below the national average while Hull is above, making Cottingham the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham or Hull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 80 vs 317 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Cottingham recorded 29 incidents of this type vs 128 in Hull. Overall, Cottingham had fewer total crimes (80 vs 317).

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