Crime in Marfleet: statistics, rates and trends
2,818 crimes were recorded in Marfleet in the 12 months to August 2026, 174.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,380), criminal damage and arson (277), public order (215) and shoplifting (215) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Marfleet | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,818 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 174.6 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,137 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Marfleet of any year here (2,818 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,818 | 174.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,834 | 175.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,030 | 187.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,267 | 202.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,237 | 200.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,009 | 186.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,260 | 202.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,265 | 202.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,976 | 184.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 231 |
| July 2026 | 231 |
| June 2026 | 259 |
| May 2026 | 271 |
| April 2026 | 199 |
| March 2026 | 211 |
| February 2026 | 241 |
| January 2026 | 231 |
| December 2025 | 212 |
| November 2025 | 248 |
| October 2025 | 233 |
| September 2025 | 251 |
Compared with England and Wales, Marfleet recorded notably more other crime (4.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (40% below) and drugs (22% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 45 to 76 and bicycle theft rose from 27 to 35, while shoplifting fell from 263 to 215.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,380 | 85.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 277 | 17.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 215 | 13.3 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 13.3 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 9.2 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Other theft | 147 | 9.1 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Other crime | 139 | 8.6 | 2.1 | +1% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +69% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 2.2 | 0.8 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.9 | 1.4 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marfleet; the highest is Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of (268.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of (76.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marfleet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoates | 1,432 | 105.9 | -39% |
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | 1,280 | 106.4 | -39% |
| Ings | 1,335 | 120.4 | -31% |
| Holderness | 1,121 | 87.7 | -50% |
| Drypool | 1,791 | 160.3 | -8% |
| Sutton | 921 | 76.7 | -56% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +54% |
| West Carr | 1,752 | 136.8 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Marfleet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newtown Court” (268).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newtown Court | 268 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Bothwell Grove | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Taylor Avenue | 73 |
| On or near Delhi Street | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Burdale Close | 56 |
| On or near Amethyst Road | 46 |
Of the 2,670 crimes in Marfleet with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,108 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 630 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 239 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 197 | 7.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 149 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Marfleet has an estimated population of 16,137 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (55%, against 17%), more households without a car (43%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marfleet average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Marfleet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 13.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 43.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 30.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 54.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Marfleet a safe place to live?
Marfleet recorded 174.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 284th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Marfleet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (277).
Is crime in Marfleet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marfleet was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,818 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,834 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marfleet?
About 16,137 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marfleet?
Marfleet 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.