Crime Rate in University: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in University

The total recorded crimes in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a University crime rate of 1.94 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 University, encompassing approximately 51,070 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
University Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newholme Close with total crimes: 14
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Cranbrook Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is University?

To understand the safety of University, we need to analyze University 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, University demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1143 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, University recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, University had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1,126 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, University recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

University Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the University has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 1.94 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total University crimes were 1,143. The crime rate of University in 2024 was 22.38 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in University were around 1,126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.05 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 17 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
Ings158 81,652 131,385 13
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
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

University Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202545
January 202545
December 202445
November 202435
October 202434
September 202436
August 202432
July 202444
June 202496
May 202438
April 202461

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202513
January 20253
December 202410
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202514
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations University in March 2025

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

1. Newholme Close (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Cranbrook Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Moorbeck Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. 25Th Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Bentley Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
7. Blaydes Street (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Auckland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chancellor'S Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Skidby Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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