Crime in Drypool: statistics, rates and trends
1,791 crimes were recorded in Drypool in the 12 months to August 2026, 160.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (636), shoplifting (292) and public order (220) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 365th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Drypool | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,791 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.3 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,176 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Drypool of any year here (1,791 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,791 | 160.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,901 | 170.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,001 | 179.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,296 | 205.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,017 | 180.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,963 | 175.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,347 | 210.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,521 | 225.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,473 | 221.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| July 2026 | 213 |
| June 2026 | 155 |
| May 2026 | 148 |
| April 2026 | 161 |
| March 2026 | 140 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 129 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 150 |
| September 2025 | 170 |
Compared with England and Wales, Drypool recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.8 times the national rate), shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate) and public order (3.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below) and vehicle crime (35% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 39 to 51 and robbery rose from 25 to 31, while vehicle crime fell from 60 to 36 and burglary fell from 100 to 73.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 636 | 56.9 | 34.2 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 292 | 26.1 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Public order | 220 | 19.7 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 12.8 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 130 | 11.6 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 73 | 6.5 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.6 | 3.3 | +31% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0% |
| Robbery | 31 | 2.8 | 1.4 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Drypool; the highest is St Andrew's & Docklands (387.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of (76.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Drypool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoates | 1,432 | 105.9 | -34% |
| Holderness | 1,121 | 87.7 | -45% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +67% |
| Ings | 1,335 | 120.4 | -25% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | -3% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,102 | 387.2 | +142% |
| Marfleet | 2,818 | 174.6 | +9% |
| Sutton | 921 | 76.7 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Drypool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (188).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 188 |
| On or near Parking Area | 139 |
| On or near Arundel Street | 74 |
| On or near Coelus Street | 71 |
| On or near Holland Street | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Blyth Street | 62 |
| On or near Burleigh Street | 49 |
| On or near Jesmond Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Brodsworth Street | 42 |
Of the 1,703 crimes in Drypool with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 619 | 36.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 544 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 168 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Drypool has an estimated population of 11,176 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (36%, against 20%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Drypool average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Drypool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Drypool a safe place to live?
Drypool recorded 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 365th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Drypool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 636 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (292).
Is crime in Drypool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Drypool was down 6% on the year before: 1,791 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,901 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Drypool?
About 11,176 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Drypool?
Drypool 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.