Hull vs Rowley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hull

HU9 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

358

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences155
  • Shoplifting37
  • Vehicle crime30

Rowley

HU20 · East Riding of Yorkshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Public order1
  • Weapons possession1

Rowley has less crime — 2 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Rowley in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 2, a 179.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (155) and Shoplifting (37), while Rowley has more Public order (1) and Weapons possession (1). Hull sits above the national average for recorded crime while Rowley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hull or Rowley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Rowley recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 2 vs 358 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Rowley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Rowley had more Public order and Weapons possession. Overall, Rowley recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 358).

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