Crime in Boothferry: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Boothferry in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Boothferry
- Questions about crime in Boothferry
- About this data
806 crimes were recorded in Boothferry in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 279 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boothferry has the 2,409th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boothferry | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 806 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.5 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,302 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boothferry was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,086 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (788). Over the whole period it fell 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 806 | 65.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 788 | 64.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 862 | 70.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 914 | 74.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 861 | 70.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 995 | 80.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 885 | 71.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,086 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 986 | 80.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boothferry over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+54%) and anti-social behaviour (+50%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 279 | 22.7 | 0.66 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 6.5 | 0.96 | +36% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.3 | 0.95 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 75 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 5.4 | 1.11 | +3% |
| Other theft | 60 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +28% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +54% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.7 | 1.06 | -30% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +4% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 0.35 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.89 | +29% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +300% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boothferry
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boothferry recorded 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boothferry
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boothferry recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boothferry
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boothferry recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boothferry
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boothferry recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boothferry
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boothferry recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boothferry
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boothferry recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boothferry
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boothferry recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boothferry
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boothferry recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boothferry
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boothferry recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boothferry
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boothferry recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boothferry
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boothferry recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boothferry
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boothferry recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boothferry
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boothferry recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boothferry
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boothferry recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boothferry, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boothferry.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boothferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,345 | 122.0 | +86% |
| Derringham | 768 | 71.3 | +9% |
| Pickering | 828 | 100.3 | +53% |
| Bricknell | 534 | 66.2 | +1% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +138% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,112 | 387.8 | +492% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +296% |
| University | 1,015 | 94.0 | +43% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Boothferry over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hastings Grove | 46 |
| On or near Arcon Drive | 44 |
| On or near Heather Close | 42 |
| On or near Hamlyn Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near Aylesbury Grove | 34 |
| On or near Calvert Road | 26 |
| On or near Lindsey Place | 26 |
| On or near Calvert Lane | 23 |
| On or near Hackness Grove | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boothferry over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 306 | 38.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 258 | 32.0% |
| Not recorded | 75 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Boothferry has an estimated population of 12,302. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boothferry sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boothferry |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Boothferry a safe place to live?
Boothferry recorded 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Boothferry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (80).
Is crime in Boothferry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boothferry was up 2% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 788 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boothferry?
Boothferry is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Boothferry. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.