Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 190 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Hull saw somewhat more crime than Cottingham in April 2026 (283 vs 190 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Hull has more Other theft (25). 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, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 190 vs 283 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hull had more Other theft. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (190 vs 283).