Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HU8 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 144 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 222 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Hull has more Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cottingham recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 144 vs 222 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Hull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Public order while Hull had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 222).