Cottingham North vs Dale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Cottingham North Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Dale Humberside Police

      Cottingham North vs Dale Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Cottingham North
      Humberside Police
      618 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Dale
      Humberside Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cottingham North
      B Dale
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      618
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      638
      590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cottingham North
      B Dale
      Violent Crime
      212 ↓16%
      204 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      95 ↓25%
      40 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑12%
      51 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑45%
      12 ↓50%
      Burglary
      42 ↓5%
      23 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑21%
      36 ↓31%
      Drugs
      9 ↑350%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      58 ↑2%
      38 ↓25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑85%
      13 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓15%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑15%
      11 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dale is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cottingham North safer than Dale?

      Cottingham North has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 618 crimes in the last 12 months. Dale has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 444 crimes. Dale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cottingham North vs Dale?

      Cottingham North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dale shows -24.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Cottingham North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (212 incidents). In Dale, it is Violent Crime (204 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Cottingham North recorded 95 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dale recorded 40. 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 Cottingham North vs Dale?

      Violent crime in Cottingham North totalled 212 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in Dale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cottingham North recorded 638 crimes (now 618, a change of -3.1%). Dale recorded 590 crimes previously (now 444, -24.8%).

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

      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. Cottingham North has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Dale has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cottingham North and Dale?

      Cottingham North falls within the Humberside Police boundary. Dale 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 Cottingham North and Dale?

      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 Cottingham North or Dale on a crime map?

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

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