Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DN7 · Doncaster
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hatfield has less crime — 110 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham saw somewhat more crime than Hatfield in February 2026 (144 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Hatfield has more Vehicle crime (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 110 vs 144 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hatfield had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 144).