Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 272 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.28 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (8.79% increase)
  • Public order: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 24
  • Spring Bank with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central 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, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 3,339 crimes compared to 1,972. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,868 crimes compared to 1,945. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more 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, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 272 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 3,339. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,868 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
St Andrew's & Docklands465 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet247 33,045 33,184 2
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
Boothferry83 17881 18890 18
Derringham52 19767 20816 19
Kingswood48 20770 19810 20
Bricknell38 21628 21575 21

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (99 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (91 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (89 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 117 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (101 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 413 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202530
March 202524
February 202520
January 202529
December 202431
November 202436
October 202425
September 202426
August 202434
July 202428
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 1437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 110.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 202591
March 2025100
February 202594
January 202589
December 2024117
November 202478
October 2024117
September 2024101
August 2024130
July 202497
June 2024240
May 202484

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517
January 202518
December 202418
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202432
July 202420
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 136 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202510
December 202410
November 20248
October 20247
September 202417
August 202417
July 20246
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 202512
February 202513
January 20258
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 259 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 20256
February 20259
January 202519
December 202414
November 202419
October 202421
September 202413
August 202417
July 202428
June 202450
May 202424

A total of 73 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20242
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243

A total of 292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202516
February 202513
January 202512
December 202415
November 202422
October 202422
September 202423
August 202427
July 202433
June 202440
May 202425

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20256
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202513
February 202515
January 202517
December 202418
November 202412
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Public order8
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs3
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
2. Spring Bank (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Norwood Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Spencer Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Morton Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Strand Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
9. Sutton Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Robbery3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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