Crime in Drypool: statistics, rates and trends
1,849 crimes were recorded in Drypool in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
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1,849 crimes were recorded in Drypool in the 12 months to July 2026, 165.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 650 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Drypool has the 327th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Drypool | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,849 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 165.4 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,176 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Drypool was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,508 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,849). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 1,849 | 165.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,902 | 170.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,004 | 179.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,332 | 208.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,987 | 177.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,974 | 176.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,392 | 214.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,508 | 224.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,461 | 220.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 175 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Drypool 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+57%) and robbery (+42%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-70%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 650 | 58.2 | 1.70 | -15% |
| Shoplifting | 299 | 26.8 | 3.23 | +31% |
| Public order | 222 | 19.9 | 2.99 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 12.9 | 1.90 | +2% |
| Other theft | 136 | 12.2 | 1.90 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -3% |
| Burglary | 79 | 7.1 | 2.00 | -19% |
| Drugs | 55 | 4.9 | 1.51 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.5 | 0.71 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 3.4 | 4.13 | +6% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.4 | 1.61 | -16% |
| Robbery | 34 | 3.0 | 2.25 | +42% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.20 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.32 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Drypool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Drypool recorded 650 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Drypool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Drypool recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Drypool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Drypool recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Drypool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Drypool recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Drypool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Drypool recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Drypool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Drypool recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Drypool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Drypool recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Drypool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Drypool recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Drypool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Drypool recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Drypool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Drypool recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Drypool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Drypool recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Drypool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Drypool recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Drypool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Drypool recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Drypool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Drypool recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Drypool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Drypool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Drypool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoates | 1,494 | 110.5 | -33% |
| Holderness | 1,138 | 89.1 | -46% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +57% |
| Ings | 1,254 | 113.1 | -32% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | -6% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,112 | 387.8 | +134% |
| Marfleet | 2,830 | 175.4 | +6% |
| Sutton | 917 | 76.4 | -54% |
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 Drypool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 199 |
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Arundel Street | 74 |
| On or near Holland Street | 74 |
| On or near Coelus Street | 73 |
| On or near Blyth Street | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Burleigh Street | 49 |
| On or near Jesmond Gardens | 44 |
| On or near Alaska Street | 42 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Drypool 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 | 635 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 558 | 30.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 154 | 8.3% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 8.3% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
Drypool has an estimated population of 11,176. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Drypool sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Drypool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.5% |
| Private rented homes | 35.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.1% |
Is Drypool a safe place to live?
Drypool recorded 165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Drypool?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 650 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (299).
Is crime in Drypool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Drypool was down 3% on the year before: 1,849 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,902 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Drypool?
Drypool 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 Drypool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.