Total Crime Rate
59.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Townshend Drive area has the 28th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North , and the 352nd highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Townshend Drive (HU16 5EE) in the last 12 months was 59.3 per 1,000 residents and was 15.7% lower than the Cottingham North average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 42.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Townshend Drive (HU16 5EE), the main crime hotspot is near Montreal Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cottingham North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quebec Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Southwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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