Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU4 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hessle has less crime — 152 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded notably higher crime than Hessle in April 2026 — 229 vs 152 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessle sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Hull has more Anti-social behaviour (24). 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, Hessle recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 152 vs 229 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessle saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hessle recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 229).