Crime in Bricknell: statistics, rates and trends
534 crimes were recorded in Bricknell in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 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 Bricknell at a glance
- Crime trends in Bricknell
- Types of crime in Bricknell
- Bricknell compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bricknell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bricknell
- Population and deprivation in Bricknell
- Questions about crime in Bricknell
- About this data
534 crimes were recorded in Bricknell in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.2 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 215 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bricknell has the 2,387th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bricknell | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 534 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.2 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,061 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bricknell was highest in the year to July 2018 (869 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (522). Over the whole period it fell 39%, 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 | 534 | 66.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 522 | 64.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 535 | 66.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 557 | 69.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 598 | 74.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 674 | 83.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 664 | 82.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 698 | 86.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 869 | 107.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bricknell 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+67%) and shoplifting (+33%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 215 | 26.7 | 0.78 | -2% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.0 | 0.32 | -27% |
| Other theft | 40 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +67% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.7 | 1.33 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +76% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.5 | 0.42 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 2.5 | 3.01 | +25% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -8% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +400% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bricknell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bricknell recorded 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bricknell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bricknell recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bricknell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bricknell recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bricknell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bricknell recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bricknell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bricknell recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bricknell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bricknell recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bricknell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bricknell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bricknell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bricknell recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bricknell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bricknell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bricknell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bricknell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bricknell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bricknell recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bricknell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bricknell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bricknell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bricknell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bricknell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bricknell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bricknell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bricknell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bricknell |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1,015 | 94.0 | +42% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +136% |
| Derringham | 768 | 71.3 | +8% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,440 | 131.2 | +98% |
| Boothferry | 806 | 65.5 | -1% |
| Orchard Park | 2,437 | 137.4 | +107% |
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,345 | 122.0 | +84% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +291% |
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 Bricknell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hotham Road North | 46 |
| On or near Bricknell Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Cropton Road | 23 |
| On or near Ernest Hill Court | 21 |
| On or near Slingsby Close | 18 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Cloughton Grove | 16 |
| On or near Thorgill Grove | 16 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bricknell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 194 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 31.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.1% |
| Not recorded | 40 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Bricknell has an estimated population of 8,061. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bricknell sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bricknell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Bricknell a safe place to live?
Bricknell recorded 66.2 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 Bricknell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 215 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (50).
Is crime in Bricknell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bricknell was up 2% on the year before: 534 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 522 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bricknell?
Bricknell 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 Bricknell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.