Total Crime Rate
11.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Margarets Avenue area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Cottingham North , and the 139th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Margarets Avenue (HU16 5NQ) in the last 12 months was 11.9 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Cottingham North average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Margarets Avenue (HU16 5NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Merchants Drive. Police recorded 11 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 | Eppleworth Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mill Lane | Under investigation |
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