Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
264
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 67 vs 264 incidents in February 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 264 incidents compared to 67, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Other theft (9), while North Lincolnshire has more Shoplifting (35). Cottingham is below the national average while North Lincolnshire 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 North Lincolnshire — 67 vs 264 incidents. That is 75% 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 Other theft while North Lincolnshire had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (67 vs 264).