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

HU6 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

294

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences136
  • Public order25
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Hornsea has less crime — 53 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 53, a 5.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hull records significantly more (136 vs 26 incidents). 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 294 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Hornsea recorded 26 incidents of this type vs 136 in Hull. Overall, Hornsea had fewer total crimes (53 vs 294).

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