Crime Rate in University: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in University

The total recorded crimes in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a University crime rate of 2.00 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 University, encompassing approximately 51,070 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (51.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
University Crime Hotspots

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

  • Redhill Park with total crimes: 10
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 8
  • Bentley Grove with total crimes: 7

How safe is University?

To understand the safety of University, we need to analyze University 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, University demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1143 crimes compared to 1972.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, University recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

    • In 2023, University had fewer crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 1,126 crimes compared to 1,945. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, University recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

University Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the University has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 2.00 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total University crimes were 1,143. The crime rate of University in 2024 was 22.38 (year) or 1.87 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in University were around 1,126 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.05 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (University)CrimesRank (University)CrimesRank (University)
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
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

University Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202535
March 202542
February 202545
January 202545
December 202445
November 202435
October 202434
September 202436
August 202432
July 202444
June 202496
May 202438

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202512
February 20259
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20257
February 202514
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202512
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 202413
October 20242
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
May 202411

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 202513
January 20253
December 202410
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20259
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations University in May 2025

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

1. Redhill Park (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
2. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bentley Grove (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Weighton Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
5. Ferriby Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
6. Newland Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blaydes Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
8. Welton Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newholme Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
10. Auckland Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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