Cottingham vs Hull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cottingham

HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire

190

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Shoplifting45
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Hull

HU7 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

395

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences139
  • Shoplifting71
  • Criminal damage & arson34

Cottingham has less crime — 190 vs 395 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in April 2026 — 395 vs 190 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hull records significantly more (139 vs 60 incidents). 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 April 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 190 vs 395 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cottingham recorded 60 incidents of this type vs 139 in Hull. Overall, Cottingham had fewer total crimes (190 vs 395).

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