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 July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Carr crime rate of 4.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (4.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
West Carr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Axminster Close with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Sheldon Close 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 July 2025 the West Carr has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Carr)CrimesRank (West Carr)CrimesRank (West Carr)
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
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
Kingswood66 19770 19810 20
Bricknell39 21628 21575 21

West Carr 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 68 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202533
May 202514
April 202512
March 202519
February 202514
January 202527
December 202420
November 202415
October 202420
September 202420
August 202420

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202515
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 716 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202565
May 202562
April 202561
March 202563
February 202566
January 202544
December 202463
November 202449
October 202462
September 202469
August 202444

A total of 120 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 202421

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations West Carr in July 2025

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

1. Axminster Close (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Sheldon Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. Sandford Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime2
5. Malpas Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Purton Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stroud Crescent West (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Davidstow Close (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dulverton Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Wensleydale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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