Crime in Ings: statistics, rates and trends
1,254 crimes were recorded in Ings in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
1,254 crimes were recorded in Ings in the 12 months to July 2026, 113.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ings has the 948th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ings | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,254 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.1 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,087 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ings was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,680 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,051). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,254 | 113.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,415 | 127.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,680 | 151.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,436 | 129.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,309 | 118.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,051 | 94.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,125 | 101.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,232 | 111.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,218 | 109.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 139 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 131 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 97 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ings 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 shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+44%). The largest falls were in burglary (-27%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 39.3 | 1.15 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 296 | 26.7 | 3.22 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 9.1 | 0.59 | -4% |
| Public order | 93 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.9 | 1.01 | -18% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.9 | 1.07 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.3 | 1.08 | +44% |
| Burglary | 43 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -27% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +8% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 0.63 | +188% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ings
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ings recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ings
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ings recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ings
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ings recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ings
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ings recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ings
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ings recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ings
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ings recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ings
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ings recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ings
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ings recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ings
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ings recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ings
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ings recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 188% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ings
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ings recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ings
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ings recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ings
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ings recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ings
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ings 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 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ings, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ings.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | 1,277 | 106.2 | -6% |
| Sutton | 917 | 76.4 | -32% |
| Southcoates | 1,494 | 110.5 | -2% |
| Holderness | 1,138 | 89.1 | -21% |
| Marfleet | 2,830 | 175.4 | +55% |
| Drypool | 1,849 | 165.4 | +46% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +22% |
| North Carr | 2,076 | 125.3 | +11% |
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 Ings over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oak Croft | 179 |
| On or near Parking Area | 82 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 54 |
| On or near Winchester Close | 53 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 43 |
| On or near Regis Court | 42 |
| On or near Staines Close | 27 |
| On or near Rosslare Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Sinclair Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Fortune Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ings 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 | 410 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 382 | 30.5% |
| Not recorded | 101 | 8.1% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 97 | 7.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Ings has an estimated population of 11,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ings sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ings |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 29.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Ings a safe place to live?
Ings recorded 113.1 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 Ings?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (296).
Is crime in Ings going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ings was down 11% on the year before: 1,254 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,415 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ings?
Ings 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 Ings. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.