Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hessle has less crime — 152 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded notably higher crime than Hessle in April 2026 — 283 vs 152 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessle sees higher rates of Public order (22) and Criminal damage & arson (15), while Hull has more Shoplifting (38) and Other theft (25). 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 283 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hessle saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Hull had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Hessle recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 283).