Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU18 · East Riding of Yorkshire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
283
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hornsea has less crime — 35 vs 283 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in April 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 35, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hornsea sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Hull has more Shoplifting (38) and Other theft (25). Hornsea is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hornsea the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hornsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 35 vs 283 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hornsea saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Hull had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Hornsea recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 283).