Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU10 · East Riding of Yorkshire
80
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU3 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
660
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 80 vs 660 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 660 incidents compared to 80, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Hull has more Other theft (58). Cottingham is below the national average while Hull is above, making Cottingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 80 vs 660 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Cottingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hull had more Other theft. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 660).