Bricknell vs Cottingham North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Bricknell Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Cottingham North Humberside Police

      Bricknell vs Cottingham North Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bricknell
      Humberside Police
      968 crimes / 12m
      ↑65.8% trend
      39.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Cottingham North
      Humberside Police
      618 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bricknell
      B Cottingham North
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      968
      618
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      584
      638
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑65.8%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      39.4%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bricknell
      B Cottingham North
      Violent Crime
      391 ↑59%
      212 ↓16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓16%
      95 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑270%
      38 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑188%
      32 ↑45%
      Burglary
      74 ↑64%
      42 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↑62%
      47 ↑21%
      Drugs
      14 ↑180%
      9 ↑350%
      Public Order
      93 ↑69%
      58 ↑2%
      Robbery
      4 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      53 ↑104%
      50 ↑85%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↑121%
      11 ↓15%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑76%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cottingham North is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bricknell safer than Cottingham North?

      Bricknell has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 968 crimes in the last 12 months. Cottingham North has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 618 crimes. Cottingham North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bricknell vs Cottingham North?

      Bricknell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +65.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Cottingham North shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bricknell and Cottingham North?

      In Bricknell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (391 incidents). In Cottingham North, it is Violent Crime (212 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bricknell and Cottingham North?

      Bricknell recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cottingham North recorded 95. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bricknell vs Cottingham North?

      Violent crime in Bricknell totalled 391 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 212 in Cottingham North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bricknell and Cottingham North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bricknell recorded 584 crimes (now 968, a change of +65.8%). Cottingham North recorded 638 crimes previously (now 618, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bricknell and Cottingham North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bricknell has a resolution rate of 39.4% and Cottingham North has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bricknell and Cottingham North?

      Bricknell falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Cottingham North is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bricknell and Cottingham North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bricknell or Cottingham North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bricknell and Cottingham North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.