Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU16 · East Riding of Yorkshire
67
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 50 vs 67 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham saw somewhat more crime than Withernsea in February 2026 (67 vs 50 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Burglary (11) and Other theft (9), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (4). 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, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 50 vs 67 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Withernsea 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 Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 67).