Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
HU13 · East Riding of Yorkshire
100
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
HU6 · City of Kingston-upon-Hull
294
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hessle has less crime — 100 vs 294 incidents in February 2026.
Hull recorded substantially more crime than Hessle in February 2026 — 294 incidents compared to 100, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hessle sees higher rates of Shoplifting (12), while Hull has more Anti-social behaviour (24). Hessle is below the national average while Hull is above, making Hessle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hessle recorded fewer crimes than Hull — 100 vs 294 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Hessle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hessle saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hessle recorded fewer total crimes (100 vs 294).