Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 50 vs 100 incidents in February 2026.
Hessle recorded notably higher crime than Withernsea in February 2026 — 100 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Hessle — 50 vs 100 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hessle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 100).