Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DN16 · North Lincolnshire
264
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cottingham has less crime — 144 vs 264 incidents in February 2026.
North Lincolnshire recorded notably higher crime than Cottingham in February 2026 — 264 vs 144 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Public order (16), while North Lincolnshire has more Burglary (22). 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 North Lincolnshire — 144 vs 264 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. North Lincolnshire is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Public order while North Lincolnshire had more Burglary. Overall, Cottingham recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 264).