Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
283
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 283 incidents in April 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in April 2026 — 283 incidents compared to 81, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38) and Other theft (25), 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 283 incidents. That is 71% 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 Shoplifting and Other theft while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (81 vs 283).