Crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of: statistics, rates and trends
3,179 crimes were recorded in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to August 2026, 268.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Types of crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Demographics of Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Questions about crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,180), public order (359) and criminal damage and arson (322) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 100th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,179 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 268.1 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,857 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,396 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,910). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,179 | 268.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,910 | 245.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,024 | 255.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,055 | 257.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,308 | 279.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,260 | 274.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,364 | 283.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,396 | 286.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,273 | 276.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 343 |
| July 2026 | 284 |
| June 2026 | 296 |
| May 2026 | 264 |
| April 2026 | 265 |
| March 2026 | 269 |
| February 2026 | 238 |
| January 2026 | 212 |
| December 2025 | 243 |
| November 2025 | 255 |
| October 2025 | 239 |
| September 2025 | 271 |
Compared with England and Wales, Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded notably more bicycle theft (8.3 times the national rate), public order (4.5 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (4.4 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 64 to 127 and criminal damage and arson rose from 224 to 322.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,180 | 99.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Public order | 359 | 30.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 322 | 27.2 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Other theft | 216 | 18.2 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 206 | 17.4 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 16.0 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 184 | 15.5 | 3.6 | +43% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 10.7 | 5.0 | +98% |
| Drugs | 104 | 8.8 | 3.3 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 81 | 6.8 | 0.8 | +37% |
| Other crime | 77 | 6.5 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Robbery | 56 | 4.7 | 1.4 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 51 | 4.3 | 1.0 | +34% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.2 | 1.7 | -4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of; the highest is St Andrew's & Docklands (387.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Bricknell (67.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | -42% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,102 | 387.2 | +44% |
| Drypool | 1,791 | 160.3 | -40% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | -50% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | -75% |
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,398 | 124.8 | -53% |
| Holderness | 1,121 | 87.7 | -67% |
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (379).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 379 |
| On or near Parking Area | 306 |
| On or near Spencer Street | 95 |
| On or near Spring Bank | 94 |
| On or near Norwood Street | 88 |
| On or near Strand Close | 83 |
| On or near Morton Street | 66 |
| On or near Hutt Street | 56 |
| On or near Louis Street | 56 |
| On or near Russell Street | 51 |
Of the 2,989 crimes in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 190 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,091 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,001 | 33.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 265 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 214 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 117 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 111 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of has an estimated population of 11,857 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (57%, against 23%), more social housing (39%, against 17%) and more private renting (41%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 18.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 39.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 41.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 74.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of a safe place to live?
Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 268.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 100th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods 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 Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (359).
Is crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of was up 9% on the year before: 3,179 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,910 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
About 11,857 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Central, 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.