Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 319 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (25.47% increase)
  • Public order: (36) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (55.56% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 41
  • Norwood Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kingston upon Hull, City of:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 3,339 crimes compared to 1,972. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,868 crimes compared to 1,945. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central has recorded 319 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 3,339. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
St Andrew's & Docklands579 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet329 23,045 33,184 2
Orchard Park170 92,564 42,900 3
Drypool211 42,091 92,215 6
Newington & Gipsyville210 52,532 52,535 5
Avenue201 72,293 62,109 7
Beverley & Newland207 62,129 81,953 11
West Carr158 112,142 72,067 8
Longhill & Bilton Grange172 82,042 102,055 9
North Carr168 101,858 112,022 10
Southcoates154 121,677 121,792 12
Ings151 131,652 131,385 13
Pickering102 151,230 141,343 14
Holderness130 141,191 151,181 16
Sutton89 161,137 171,204 15
University86 171,143 161,126 17
Boothferry68 18881 18890 18
Derringham66 20767 20816 19
Kingswood66 19770 19810 20
Bricknell39 21628 21575 21

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 133 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025106
May 202599
April 202591
March 2025100
February 202594
January 202589
December 2024117
November 202478
October 2024117
September 2024101
August 2024130

A total of 196 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202524
April 202515
March 20256
February 20259
January 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202521
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202432

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 358 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202528
May 202539
April 202530
March 202524
February 202520
January 202529
December 202431
November 202436
October 202425
September 202426
August 202434

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 234 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202521
April 202523
March 202516
February 202513
January 202512
December 202415
November 202422
October 202422
September 202423
August 202427

A total of 111 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202517
April 20257
March 202512
February 202513
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202513
May 20257
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202417
August 202417

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202514
April 202518
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202418
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total41
Violence and sexual offences22
Public order7
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Norwood Street (Map)
Total11
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Spencer Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Spring Bank (Map)
Total8
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Trafalgar Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sykes Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
9. Morton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
10. Louis Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

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