Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.45 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 Kingswood, encompassing approximately 105,933 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Runnymede Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kingswood?

To understand the safety of Kingswood, we need to analyze Kingswood 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, Kingswood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 770 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, Kingswood had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 810 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kingswood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingswood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 0.45 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total Kingswood crimes were 770. The crime rate of Kingswood in 2024 was 24.33 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingswood were around 810 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.35 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)CrimesRank (Kingswood)
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
Boothferry83 17881 18890 18
Derringham52 19767 20816 19
Bricknell38 21628 21575 21

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202412
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202520
February 202512
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202411
August 202418
July 20248
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 202426
November 202419
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420
July 202423
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
November 20244
October 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Kingswood in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
3. Runnymede Way (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Stable Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Pasture View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Bounty Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
8. Aldenham Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Farrier Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marbury Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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