Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.62 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Brockwell Park with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kingswood?

To understand the safety of Kingswood, we need to analyze Kingswood 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, Kingswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 770 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Kingswood had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 810 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 19th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 770. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 810 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
St Andrew's & Docklands579 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet329 23,045 33,184 2
Central319 33,339 22,868 4
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
Bricknell39 21628 21575 21

Kingswood 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 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 (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202519
May 202510
April 20258
March 202520
February 202512
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202411
August 202418

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 202426
November 202419
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kingswood in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Brockwell Park (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Raich Carter Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Parish Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
7. Parcevall Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Runnymede Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Broadwaters (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Knightley Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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