Crime Rate in Kingswood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingswood

The total recorded crimes in Kingswood, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingswood crime rate of 0.55 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Kingswood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Raich Carter Way with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Kingswood has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 21th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)CrimesRank (Kingston upon Hull, City of)
St Andrew's & Docklands390 16,301 15,814 1
Marfleet228 23,045 33,184 2
Central220 33,339 22,868 4
Orchard Park206 42,564 42,900 3
Newington & Gipsyville179 62,532 52,535 5
Avenue188 52,293 62,109 7
Drypool136 112,091 92,215 6
West Carr131 122,142 72,067 8
Beverley & Newland178 72,129 81,953 11
Ings158 81,652 131,385 13
Longhill & Bilton Grange140 102,042 102,055 9
North Carr154 91,858 112,022 10
Southcoates119 131,677 121,792 12
Pickering96 151,230 141,343 14
University99 141,143 161,126 17
Sutton71 171,137 171,204 15
Holderness89 161,191 151,181 16
Boothferry68 18881 18890 18
Derringham62 19767 20816 19
Bricknell59 20628 21575 21

Kingswood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202512
December 202426
November 202419
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420
July 202423
June 202428
May 202424
April 202416

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
April 20241

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202512
January 202518
December 202415
November 202413
October 202414
September 202411
August 202418
July 20248
June 202432
May 202413
April 202420

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202412
June 202424
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Raich Carter Way (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Runnymede Way (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Stable Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parcevall Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Broadwaters (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Halecroft Park (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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