Crime Rate in Ings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ings

The total recorded crimes in Ings, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ings crime rate of 8.60 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 Ings, encompassing approximately 18,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (86.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Ings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Croft with total crimes: 23
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

How safe is Ings?

To understand the safety of Ings, we need to analyze Ings 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, Ings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1652 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ings recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ings had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1,385 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ings recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Ings has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ings Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ings has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 8.60 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Ings crimes were 1,652. The crime rate of Ings in 2024 was 89.92 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ings were around 1,385 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.39 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)
St Andrew's & Docklands390 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet228 23,045 33,184 2
Central220 33,339 22,868 4
Orchard Park206 42,564 42,900 3
Newington & Gipsyville179 62,532 52,535 5
Avenue188 52,293 62,109 7
Drypool136 112,091 92,215 6
West Carr131 122,142 72,067 8
Beverley & Newland178 72,129 81,953 11
Longhill & Bilton Grange140 102,042 102,055 9
North Carr154 91,858 112,022 10
Southcoates119 131,677 121,792 12
Pickering96 151,230 141,343 14
University99 141,143 161,126 17
Sutton71 171,137 171,204 15
Holderness89 161,191 151,181 16
Boothferry68 18881 18890 18
Derringham62 19767 20816 19
Kingswood58 21770 19810 20
Bricknell59 20628 21575 21

Ings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202530
January 202525
December 202424
November 202413
October 202416
September 202414
August 202426
July 202433
June 202464
May 202436
April 202441

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 20247

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 202410
July 202415
June 202420
May 202421
April 202413

A total of 547 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202534
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202449
September 202429
August 202446
July 202454
June 202494
May 202442
April 202449

A total of 77 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202515
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 202422
May 202416
April 202412

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244
July 202412
June 202416
May 20245
April 202412

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ings in March 2025

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

1. Oak Croft (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Public order1
2. The Orchard (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fortune Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. St Michael'S Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
7. Eglinton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Sinclair Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
9. Southgate Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grasby Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1

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