Hull vs Thorne — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hull

HU3 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

660

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences285
  • Shoplifting74
  • Other theft58

Thorne

DN8 · Doncaster

104

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Public order9

Thorne has less crime — 104 vs 660 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Thorne in February 2026 — 660 incidents compared to 104, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (74) and Other theft (58), while Thorne has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Public order (9). Hull sits above the national average for recorded crime while Thorne is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hull or Thorne safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Thorne recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 104 vs 660 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Thorne is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Thorne had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Thorne recorded fewer total crimes (104 vs 660).

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