Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HU15 · East Riding of Yorkshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellerker has less crime — 2 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Ellerker in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 2, a 35.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (26) and Shoplifting (13), while Ellerker has more Other theft (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellerker recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 2 vs 70 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Ellerker is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Ellerker had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellerker recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 70).