Cottingham vs Hatfield — 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

Hatfield

DN7 · Doncaster

126

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Cottingham has less crime — 70 vs 126 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham or Hatfield safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Cottingham and Hatfield?

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).

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