Crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of: statistics, rates and trends
38,015 crimes were recorded in Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Types of crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Kingston upon Hull, City of compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Streets with the most crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Demographics of Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Fly-tipping in Kingston upon Hull
- Questions about crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (15,283), shoplifting (4,006) and public order (3,610) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 23rd of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull, City of | Yorkshire and The Humber | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 38,015 | 615,075 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.0 | 108.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 275,401 | 5,672,962 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of peaked in the year to August 2019 (45,174 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (36,722). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 38,015 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 36,722 | 133.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 39,324 | 142.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 41,711 | 151.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 42,187 | 153.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 39,995 | 145.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 42,010 | 152.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 45,174 | 164.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 43,323 | 157.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3,371 |
| July 2026 | 3,540 |
| June 2026 | 3,398 |
| May 2026 | 3,506 |
| April 2026 | 3,325 |
| March 2026 | 3,175 |
| February 2026 | 2,870 |
| January 2026 | 2,824 |
| December 2025 | 2,879 |
| November 2025 | 2,902 |
| October 2025 | 3,185 |
| September 2025 | 3,040 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate), public order (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (87% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 1,116 to 1,488 and robbery rose from 393 to 494, while theft from the person fell from 218 to 169.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15,283 | 55.5 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 4,006 | 14.5 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Public order | 3,610 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3,263 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,408 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Other theft | 2,408 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 1,819 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,488 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +33% |
| Other crime | 1,089 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 918 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 676 | 2.5 | 0.8 | +13% |
| Robbery | 494 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 384 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +24% |
| Theft from the person | 169 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -22% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest districts have a higher crime rate than Kingston upon Hull, City of; the highest is Lincoln district (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest East Riding of Yorkshire (62.2).
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 22,153 | 62.2 | -55% |
| North Lincolnshire | 16,272 | 95.0 | -31% |
| North East Lincolnshire | 21,976 | 137.4 | 0% |
| West Lindsey | 8,204 | 82.7 | -40% |
| York | 19,487 | 93.1 | -33% |
| Doncaster | 42,135 | 131.8 | -5% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +15% |
| East Lindsey | 14,298 | 98.5 | -29% |
Of the 22 areas within Kingston upon Hull, City of, St Andrew's & Docklands had the highest crime rate (387.2 per 1,000) and Derringham the lowest (65.8), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's & Docklands | Neighbourhood | 15,760 | 6,102 | 387.2 |
| Central | Neighbourhood | 11,857 | 3,179 | 268.1 |
| Marfleet | Neighbourhood | 16,137 | 2,818 | 174.6 |
| Drypool | Neighbourhood | 11,176 | 1,791 | 160.3 |
| Avenue | Neighbourhood | 14,935 | 2,326 | 155.7 |
| Kingston upon Hull | Town | 278,478 | 38,157 | 137.0 |
| West Carr | Neighbourhood | 12,808 | 1,752 | 136.8 |
| Orchard Park | Neighbourhood | 17,741 | 2,418 | 136.3 |
| Beverley & Newland | Neighbourhood | 18,599 | 2,472 | 132.9 |
| North Carr | Neighbourhood | 16,571 | 2,105 | 127.0 |
| Newington & Gipsyville | Neighbourhood | 19,217 | 2,398 | 124.8 |
| Ings | Neighbourhood | 11,087 | 1,335 | 120.4 |
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | Neighbourhood | 12,029 | 1,280 | 106.4 |
| Southcoates | Neighbourhood | 13,521 | 1,432 | 105.9 |
| Pickering | Neighbourhood | 8,254 | 846 | 102.5 |
| University | Neighbourhood | 10,798 | 1,013 | 93.8 |
| Holderness | Neighbourhood | 12,775 | 1,121 | 87.7 |
| Sutton | Neighbourhood | 12,008 | 921 | 76.7 |
| Kingswood | Neighbourhood | 8,993 | 622 | 69.2 |
| Boothferry | Neighbourhood | 12,302 | 835 | 67.9 |
| Bricknell | Neighbourhood | 8,061 | 540 | 67.0 |
| Derringham | Neighbourhood | 10,772 | 709 | 65.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 15% of the crime recorded in Kingston upon Hull, City of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (1,127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,097 |
| On or near Supermarket | 878 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 872 |
| On or near Hospital | 435 |
| On or near The Rydales | 295 |
| On or near Newtown Court | 268 |
| On or near Nightclub | 237 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 227 |
| On or near Oak Croft | 202 |
Of the 35,607 crimes in Kingston upon Hull, City of with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 2,408 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 13,675 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 11,548 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 3,118 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,347 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1,315 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,255 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,076 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 693 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 179 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 178 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 99 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 93 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Kingston upon Hull, City of has an estimated population of 275,401 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingston upon Hull, City of average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 35.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.7% | 10.1% (England) |
13,663 fly-tipping incidents were recorded in Kingston upon Hull in 2024/25 (49.6 per 1,000 residents, against 21.1 across the councils in England that count all incidents), according to the council's return to Defra. Fly-tipping is not in the police figures on this page: fly-tipping in Kingston upon Hull has the council's figures by place, type of waste and size, and its enforcement actions and fines.
Is Kingston upon Hull, City of a safe place to live?
Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 138.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 23rd of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 15,283 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (4,006).
Is crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston upon Hull, City of was up 4% on the year before: 38,015 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 36,722 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingston upon Hull, City of?
About 275,401 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Kingston upon Hull, City of is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.