Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU3 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
660
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hessle has less crime — 100 vs 660 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hessle in February 2026 — 660 incidents compared to 100, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessle sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Hull has more Other theft (58). Hessle is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hessle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hessle recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 100 vs 660 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Hessle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hessle saw higher rates of Public order while Hull had more Other theft. Overall, Hessle recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 660).