Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DN15 · North Lincolnshire
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lincolnshire has less crime — 17 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than North Lincolnshire in April 2026 — 190 incidents compared to 17, a 11.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Criminal damage & arson (17), while North Lincolnshire has more Other theft (3) and Vehicle crime (3). 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, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 17 vs 190 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while North Lincolnshire had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, North Lincolnshire recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 190).