Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN7 · Doncaster
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cottingham has less crime — 67 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Hatfield recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 110 vs 67 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (9), while Hatfield has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hatfield — 67 vs 110 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Hatfield had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 110).