Cottingham vs Doncaster — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cottingham

HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Shoplifting13
  • Burglary6

Doncaster

DN4 · Doncaster

186

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Cottingham has less crime — 70 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 186 incidents compared to 70, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Burglary (6), while Doncaster has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and 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 — 70 vs 186 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.

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 and Burglary while Doncaster had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 186).

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