Cottingham vs Doncaster — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cottingham

HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire

190

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Shoplifting45
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Doncaster

DN1 · Doncaster

742

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences267
  • Anti-social behaviour98
  • Shoplifting73

Cottingham has less crime — 190 vs 742 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Doncaster recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 742 incidents compared to 190, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Doncaster has more Anti-social behaviour (98). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham or Doncaster safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Doncaster — 190 vs 742 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Doncaster is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Cottingham and Doncaster?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Doncaster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 742).

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