Hull vs Withernsea — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hull

HU5 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

413

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences146
  • Burglary44
  • Shoplifting37

Withernsea

HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire

81

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Criminal damage & arson9
  • Burglary8

Withernsea has less crime — 81 vs 413 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in April 2026 — 413 incidents compared to 81, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hull or Withernsea safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 81 vs 413 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 413).

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