Crime Rate in Drypool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drypool

The total recorded crimes in Drypool, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drypool crime rate of 5.41 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 Drypool, encompassing approximately 32,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
Drypool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arundel Street with total crimes: 14
  • Cudworth Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Coelus Street with total crimes: 8

How safe is Drypool?

To understand the safety of Drypool, we need to analyze Drypool 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, Drypool reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,091 crimes compared to 1,972. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Drypool witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Drypool experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,215 crimes compared to 1,945. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Drypool witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drypool Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Drypool has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 5.41 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Drypool crimes were 2,091. The crime rate of Drypool in 2024 was 64.30 (year) or 5.36 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drypool were around 2,215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.11 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drypool)CrimesRank (Drypool)CrimesRank (Drypool)
St Andrew's & Docklands465 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet247 33,045 33,184 2
Central272 23,339 22,868 4
Orchard Park177 72,564 42,900 3
Beverley & Newland205 42,129 81,953 11
Newington & Gipsyville200 52,532 52,535 5
Avenue187 62,293 62,109 7
West Carr141 112,142 72,067 8
Longhill & Bilton Grange149 92,042 102,055 9
North Carr142 101,858 112,022 10
Southcoates125 121,677 121,792 12
Ings123 131,652 131,385 13
Pickering87 161,230 141,343 14
University102 141,143 161,126 17
Sutton66 181,137 171,204 15
Holderness97 151,191 151,181 16
Boothferry83 17881 18890 18
Derringham52 19767 20816 19
Kingswood48 20770 19810 20
Bricknell38 21628 21575 21

Drypool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (57 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 202412
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 20243
October 202413
September 202410
August 20247
July 202418

A total of 127 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202513
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 20247
August 202424
July 20248

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202525
March 202517
February 20258
January 202515
December 20249
November 20247
October 202415
September 20249
August 202423
July 202428

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202574
March 202557
February 202553
January 202558
December 202460
November 202459
October 202471
September 202459
August 202465
July 202463

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 202512
January 20259
December 202410
November 202410
October 202420
September 202410
August 20249
July 202414

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202525
March 202516
February 20258
January 202513
December 202417
November 202415
October 202423
September 202411
August 202413
July 20246

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Drypool in May 2025

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

1. Arundel Street (Map)
Total14
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cudworth Grove (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
3. Coelus Street (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Montrose Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Brodsworth Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Holland Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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