Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU9 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
358
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 50 vs 358 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in February 2026 — 358 incidents compared to 50, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hull sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Vehicle crime (30), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (4). 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 February 2026 Police data, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 50 vs 358 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hull saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 358).