Cottingham vs Hull — 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
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Hull

HU2 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

724

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences291
  • Public order89
  • Shoplifting86

Cottingham has less crime — 144 vs 724 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 724 incidents compared to 144, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Hull has more Public order (89). 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 Hull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 144 vs 724 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hull had more Public order. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 724).

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