Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HU6 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 144 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 294 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Hull has more Anti-social behaviour (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 144 vs 294 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 294).