Hornsea vs Hull — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hornsea

HU18 · East Riding of Yorkshire

53

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Public order10
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Hull

HU1 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

577

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences231
  • Shoplifting76
  • Public order66

Hornsea has less crime — 53 vs 577 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in February 2026 — 577 incidents compared to 53, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hornsea sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8), while Hull has more Shoplifting (76). Hornsea is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hornsea the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hornsea or Hull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hornsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 53 vs 577 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hornsea saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hornsea recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 577).

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