Crime Rate in Boothferry: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boothferry

The total recorded crimes in Boothferry, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boothferry crime rate of 2.60 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 Boothferry, encompassing approximately 31,914 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-8.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Boothferry Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hastings Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Hamlyn Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cardigan Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Boothferry?

To understand the safety of Boothferry, we need to analyze Boothferry 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, Boothferry demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 881 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Boothferry recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Boothferry had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 890 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Boothferry recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Boothferry Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boothferry has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Boothferry crimes were 881. The crime rate of Boothferry in 2024 was 27.61 (year) or 2.30 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boothferry were around 890 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.89 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boothferry)CrimesRank (Boothferry)CrimesRank (Boothferry)
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
West Carr141 112,142 72,067 8
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
Derringham52 19767 20816 19
Kingswood48 20770 19810 20
Bricknell38 21628 21575 21

Boothferry Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202534
March 202529
February 202525
January 202539
December 202416
November 202425
October 202424
September 202440
August 202426
July 202428
June 202474
May 202429

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202515
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202412
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20248
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Boothferry in May 2025

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

1. Hastings Grove (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Hamlyn Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cardigan Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
4. East Ella Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Rosedale Grove (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crossfield Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sunbeam Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hackness Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Heather Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1

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