Hessle vs Hull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hessle

HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Public order22
  • Criminal damage & arson15

Hull

HU1 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

632

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences234
  • Public order95
  • Criminal damage & arson70

Hessle has less crime — 152 vs 632 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hessle in April 2026 — 632 incidents compared to 152, a 4.2x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hull records significantly more (234 vs 61 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hessle or Hull safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hessle recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 152 vs 632 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hessle recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 234 in Hull. Overall, Hessle had fewer total crimes (152 vs 632).

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