Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire
114
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 81 vs 114 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham saw somewhat more crime than Withernsea in April 2026 (114 vs 81 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Anti-social behaviour (14), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Burglary (8). 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, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 81 vs 114 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 114).