Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU9 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 67 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 67, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (9), while Hull has more Shoplifting (37) and Vehicle crime (30). Cottingham is below the national average while Hull is above, making Cottingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 67 vs 358 incidents. That is 81% 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 Hull had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 358).