Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU18 · East Riding of Yorkshire
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hornsea has less crime — 53 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hornsea in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 53, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hornsea sees higher rates of Public order (10) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Hull has more Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (20). Hornsea is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hornsea the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hornsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 53 vs 222 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Hornsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hornsea saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Hull had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hornsea recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 222).