Cottingham South vs Dale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Cottingham South Humberside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Dale Humberside Police

      Cottingham South vs Dale Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Cottingham South
      Humberside Police
      744 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.4% trend
      24.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Dale
      Humberside Police
      444 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cottingham South
      B Dale
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      744
      444
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      608
      590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.4%
      ↓24.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.6%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cottingham South
      B Dale
      Violent Crime
      306 ↑40%
      204 ↓18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑47%
      40 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑16%
      51 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑94%
      12 ↓50%
      Burglary
      34 ↓19%
      23 ↑5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑0%
      36 ↓31%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      93 ↑63%
      38 ↓25%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      76 ↓33%
      13 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑18%
      11 ↓42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Dale is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cottingham South safer than Dale?

      Cottingham South has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 744 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 South vs Dale?

      Cottingham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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 South and Dale?

      In Cottingham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (306 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 South and Dale?

      Cottingham South recorded 69 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 South vs Dale?

      Violent crime in Cottingham South totalled 306 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 South and Dale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cottingham South recorded 608 crimes (now 744, a change of +22.4%). Dale recorded 590 crimes previously (now 444, -24.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cottingham South 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 South has a resolution rate of 24.6% and Dale has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cottingham South and Dale?

      Cottingham South 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 South 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 South or Dale on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cottingham South 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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