Crime Rate in Ings: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ings

The total recorded crimes in Ings, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ings crime rate of 8.22 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 Ings, encompassing approximately 18,371 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (64) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
Ings Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Croft with total crimes: 37
  • Winchester Close with total crimes: 14
  • Dorking Close with total crimes: 10

How safe is Ings?

To understand the safety of Ings, we need to analyze Ings 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, Ings demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1652 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ings recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Ings had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1,385 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ings recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ings Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ings has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 8.22 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Ings crimes were 1,652. The crime rate of Ings in 2024 was 89.92 (year) or 7.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ings were around 1,385 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.39 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ings)CrimesRank (Ings)CrimesRank (Ings)
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
West Carr158 112,142 72,067 8
Longhill & Bilton Grange172 82,042 102,055 9
North Carr168 101,858 112,022 10
Southcoates154 121,677 121,792 12
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

Ings Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (56 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (52 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202543
May 202556
April 202545
March 202552
February 202534
January 202535
December 202437
November 202426
October 202449
September 202429
August 202446

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20258
April 20258
March 202512
February 202515
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 355 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202520
May 202520
April 202547
March 202556
February 202530
January 202525
December 202424
November 202413
October 202416
September 202414
August 202426

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 202510
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20259
March 20255
February 202510
January 202511
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 202412
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Ings in July 2025

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

1. Oak Croft (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting33
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Winchester Close (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dorking Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Staines Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
7. Catford Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fortune Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
9. Winchester Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Eglinton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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