Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DN7 · Doncaster
126
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hatfield has less crime — 126 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded notably higher crime than Hatfield in April 2026 — 190 vs 126 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Hatfield has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hatfield recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 126 vs 190 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hatfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hatfield recorded fewer total crimes (126 vs 190).