Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
190
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 81 vs 190 incidents in April 2026.
Cottingham recorded notably higher crime than Withernsea in April 2026 — 190 vs 81 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Withernsea has more Burglary (8). 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, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 81 vs 190 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Withernsea had more Burglary. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 190).