Crime in Bricknell: statistics, rates and trends
540 crimes were recorded in Bricknell in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bricknell
- Questions about crime in Bricknell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (222), public order (49) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,344th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bricknell | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 540 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.0 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,061 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bricknell peaked in the year to August 2018 (865 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (508). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 540 | 67.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 508 | 63.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 550 | 68.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 543 | 67.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 603 | 74.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 665 | 82.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 670 | 83.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 699 | 86.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 865 | 107.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bricknell recorded notably more burglary (43% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (68% below) and shoplifting (59% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 25 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 21 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 48 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 222 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 49 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 41 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 40 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 2.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bricknell; the highest is Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of (268.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Derringham (65.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bricknell |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | +40% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | +132% |
| Derringham | 709 | 65.8 | -2% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | +98% |
| Boothferry | 835 | 67.9 | +1% |
| Orchard Park | 2,418 | 136.3 | +103% |
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,398 | 124.8 | +86% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +300% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Bricknell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hotham Road North” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hotham Road North | 45 |
| On or near Bricknell Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Cropton Road | 22 |
| On or near Cloughton Grove | 20 |
| On or near Ernest Hill Court | 20 |
| On or near Slingsby Close | 18 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near Thorgill Grove | 15 |
| On or near Burniston Road | 14 |
Of the 500 crimes in Bricknell with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 40 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bricknell has an estimated population of 8,061 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (14%, against 20%), less social housing (13%, against 17%) and an older population (23%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bricknell average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bricknell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bricknell a safe place to live?
Bricknell recorded 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,344th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Bricknell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 222 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (49).
Is crime in Bricknell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bricknell was up 6% on the year before: 540 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 508 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bricknell?
About 8,061 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bricknell?
Bricknell 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.