Cottingham vs Hornsea — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cottingham

HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire

144

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences56
  • Shoplifting18
  • Public order16

Hornsea

HU18 · East Riding of Yorkshire

53

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Public order10
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Hornsea has less crime — 53 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 53, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Hornsea has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 Hornsea safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hornsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 53 vs 144 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hornsea had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hornsea recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 144).

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