Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU17 · East Riding of Yorkshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
HU19 · East Riding of Yorkshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Withernsea has less crime — 50 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Cottingham recorded substantially more crime than Withernsea in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 50, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cottingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (16), while Withernsea has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (4). 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, Withernsea recorded fewer crimes than Cottingham — 50 vs 144 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Withernsea is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cottingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Withernsea had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Withernsea recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 144).