Crime Rate in West Carr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Carr

The total recorded crimes in West Carr, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Carr crime rate of 3.94 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 West Carr, encompassing approximately 35,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (1.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
West Carr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Dulverton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Stroud Crescent East with total crimes: 8

How safe is West Carr?

To understand the safety of West Carr, we need to analyze West Carr 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, West Carr reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,142 crimes compared to 1,972. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Carr witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, West Carr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,067 crimes compared to 1,945. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Carr witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Carr Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Carr has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total West Carr crimes were 2,142. The crime rate of West Carr in 2024 was 59.93 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Carr were around 2,067 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.83 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Carr)CrimesRank (West Carr)CrimesRank (West Carr)
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
Drypool176 82,091 92,215 6
Avenue187 62,293 62,109 7
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

West Carr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202420
October 202413
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 857 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202561
March 202563
February 202566
January 202544
December 202463
November 202449
October 202462
September 202469
August 202444
July 202459
June 2024142
May 202473

A total of 267 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202519
February 202514
January 202527
December 202420
November 202415
October 202420
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 145 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 20245

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations West Carr in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Dulverton Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Stroud Crescent East (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Axminster Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Dalwood Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Sandford Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Roborough Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Purton Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stroud Crescent West (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Langtree Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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