Crime in Boothferry: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Boothferry in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boothferry at a glance
- Crime trends in Boothferry
- Types of crime in Boothferry
- Boothferry compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boothferry
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boothferry
- Demographics of Boothferry
- Questions about crime in Boothferry
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (282), shoplifting (87) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 54% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,314th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Boothferry | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 835 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.9 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,302 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Boothferry peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,056 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (763). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 835 | 67.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 763 | 62.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 70.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 924 | 75.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 850 | 69.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 975 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 916 | 74.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,056 | 85.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 996 | 81.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 87 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and violence and sexual offences (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 32 to 87 and anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 74, while burglary fell from 57 to 47 and violence and sexual offences fell from 342 to 282.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 282 | 22.9 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +172% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Public order | 77 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 74 | 6.0 | 15.4 | +64% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Boothferry; the highest is St Andrew's & Docklands (387.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Derringham (65.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boothferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,398 | 124.8 | +84% |
| Derringham | 709 | 65.8 | -3% |
| Pickering | 846 | 102.5 | +51% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | -1% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | +129% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,102 | 387.2 | +470% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +295% |
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | +38% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Boothferry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ingleton Avenue” (50).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ingleton Avenue | 50 |
| On or near Hastings Grove | 46 |
| On or near Arcon Drive | 42 |
| On or near Hamlyn Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Heather Close | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Aylesbury Grove | 36 |
| On or near Lindsey Place | 26 |
| On or near Calvert Road | 25 |
| On or near Hackness Grove | 24 |
Of the 761 crimes in Boothferry with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 74 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 44.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 253 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Boothferry has an estimated population of 12,302 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boothferry average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Boothferry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Boothferry a safe place to live?
Boothferry recorded 67.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,314th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Boothferry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 282 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (87).
Is crime in Boothferry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boothferry was up 9% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boothferry?
About 12,302 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boothferry?
Boothferry 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.