Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DN7 · Doncaster
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cottingham has less crime — 70 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.
Hatfield recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 126 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Burglary (6), while Hatfield has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 Hatfield — 70 vs 126 incidents. That is 44% 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 Hatfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 126).