Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU4 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
81
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 81 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 81, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Public order (28) and Anti-social behaviour (24), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Burglary (8). Hull sits above the national average for recorded crime while Withernsea is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 81 vs 229 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 229).