Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cottingham has less crime — 70 vs 81 incidents in April 2026.
Withernsea saw somewhat more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 (81 vs 70 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Withernsea — 70 vs 81 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 81).