Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
10
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 10 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in February 2026 — 67 incidents compared to 10, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while North Lincolnshire has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 10 vs 67 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Other theft while North Lincolnshire had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (10 vs 67).