Crime Rate in West Carr: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Carr

The total recorded crimes in West Carr, Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK in March 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Carr crime rate of 3.67 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 West Carr, encompassing approximately 35,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
West Carr Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littleham Close with total crimes: 11
  • Purton Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Sheldon Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is West Carr?

To understand the safety of West Carr, we need to analyze West Carr 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, West Carr reported a higher crime volume than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,142 crimes compared to 1,972. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Carr witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Carr experienced a greater number of crimes than the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, with 2,067 crimes compared to 1,945. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Carr witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of, West Carr has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

West Carr Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Carr has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 12th out of 20 in the Kingston upon Hull, City of, UK

In 2024, the total West Carr crimes were 2,142. The crime rate of West Carr in 2024 was 59.93 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Kingston upon Hull, City of.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Carr were around 2,067 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.83 (year) or 4.82 (month) ranking 8 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
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
Kingswood58 21770 19810 20
Bricknell59 20628 21575 21

West Carr Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (142 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 806 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202566
January 202544
December 202463
November 202449
October 202462
September 202469
August 202444
July 202459
June 2024142
May 202473
April 202472

A total of 255 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202527
December 202420
November 202415
October 202420
September 202420
August 202420
July 202413
June 202452
May 202421
April 202414

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 202410
November 20244
October 20249
September 202418
August 202416
July 202416
June 202438
May 202420
April 202414

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 202515
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20248
August 202421
July 202417
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202420
October 202413
September 20246
August 202413
July 202413
June 202440
May 202422
April 202416

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202420
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 202410
September 202411
August 202413
July 202416
June 202446
May 202424
April 202413

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations West Carr in March 2025

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

1. Littleham Close (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Purton Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences10
3. Sheldon Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Whitstone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Axminster Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stroud Crescent West (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Coleford Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ridsdale (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Holwell Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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