Hessle vs Hull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hessle

HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire

100

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Public order15
  • Shoplifting12

Hull

HU1 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull

586

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences234
  • Shoplifting79
  • Public order66

Hessle has less crime — 100 vs 586 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hessle in February 2026 — 586 incidents compared to 100, a 5.9x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hull records significantly more (234 vs 36 incidents). Hessle is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hessle the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hessle or Hull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hessle recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 100 vs 586 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Hessle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hessle and Hull?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Hessle recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 234 in Hull. Overall, Hessle had fewer total crimes (100 vs 586).

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