Crime Rate in Kingston upon Hull, City of: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of

The total recorded crimes in Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 3,182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingston upon Hull, City of crime rate of 11.92 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 Kingston upon Hull, City of, encompassing approximately 267,013 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1370) incidents (5.87% increase)
  • Public order: (342) incidents (25.74% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (260) incidents (9.70% increase)
Kingston upon Hull, City of Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rydales with total crimes: 24
  • Newtown Court with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital with total crimes: 22

Kingston upon Hull, City of Police Info:

Humberside Police

Kingston upon Hull, City of Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, St Andrew's & Docklands (465 crimes), and the safest, Bricknell (38 crimes), is 427 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Kingston upon Hull, City of.

Similarly, the area of Hull City Centre (421 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sutton South (13 crimes), with a difference of 408 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Kingston upon Hull, City of.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Andrew's & Docklands465
Central272
Marfleet247
Beverley & Newland205
Newington & Gipsyville200

Safest Wards:

Boothferry83
Sutton66
Derringham52
Kingswood48
Bricknell38

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hull City Centre421
Sculcoates193
Boulevard & St Andrew's Quay171
Newland South168
Drypool & Victoria Dock143

Safest Areas:

Sutton North41
Haworth Park31
Derringham26
Bransholme West26
Sutton South13

Kingston upon Hull, City of Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1370 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (342 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1294 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (374 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1286 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (353 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1146 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 270 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1251 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (291 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1268 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 261 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1164 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (257 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1205 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (299 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1276 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (294 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1330 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (361 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1439 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 332 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202516
February 202519
January 202526
December 202422
November 202423
October 202427
September 202439
August 202454
July 202424

A total of 14029 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1275.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1439 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251370
April 20251294
March 20251286
February 20251146
January 20251251
December 20241268
November 20241164
October 20241205
September 20241276
August 20241330
July 20241439

A total of 270 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202519
March 202524
February 202516
January 202525
December 202423
November 202429
October 202422
September 202422
August 202434
July 202424

A total of 1032 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 93.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025103
April 202582
March 202586
February 202587
January 2025107
December 202487
November 202470
October 202486
September 202483
August 2024122
July 2024119

A total of 2231 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 202.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025195
April 2025224
March 2025167
February 2025197
January 2025180
December 2024222
November 2024218
October 2024202
September 2024183
August 2024218
July 2024225

A total of 3143 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 285.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 361 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025342
April 2025272
March 2025295
February 2025225
January 2025225
December 2024241
November 2024257
October 2024299
September 2024294
August 2024361
July 2024332

A total of 973 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202593
March 202595
February 202562
January 202586
December 202474
November 202479
October 2024148
September 202467
August 202479
July 2024106

A total of 2294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 208.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025257
April 2025230
March 2025201
February 2025148
January 2025162
December 2024152
November 2024193
October 2024239
September 2024181
August 2024255
July 2024276

A total of 221 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202527
February 202516
January 202520
December 202415
November 202411
October 202419
September 202422
August 202425
July 202429

A total of 1824 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 165.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 2025136
March 2025150
February 2025184
January 2025196
December 2024165
November 2024121
October 2024151
September 2024204
August 2024184
July 2024227

A total of 566 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202551
March 202538
February 202540
January 202551
December 202441
November 202457
October 202440
September 202472
August 202456
July 202475

A total of 2807 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 255.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025260
April 2025237
March 2025224
February 2025223
January 2025236
December 2024261
November 2024242
October 2024255
September 2024247
August 2024313
July 2024309

A total of 3037 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 276.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 374 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025256
April 2025374
March 2025353
February 2025270
January 2025291
December 2024213
November 2024248
October 2024222
September 2024271
August 2024287
July 2024252

A total of 668 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202585
March 202567
February 202581
January 202562
December 202469
November 202451
October 202455
September 202430
August 202449
July 202439

High Crime Locations Kingston upon Hull, City of in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kingston upon Hull, City of postcode area is presented below.

1. The Rydales (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs8
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Newtown Court (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime8
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Rydale Court (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. May Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3

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