Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN4 · Doncaster
186
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cottingham has less crime — 70 vs 186 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).