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

HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

283

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences119
  • Shoplifting38
  • Other theft25

Cottingham has less crime — 190 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Cottingham or Hull safer?

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.

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

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).

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