Crime in Newington & Gipsyville: statistics, rates and trends
2,398 crimes were recorded in Newington & Gipsyville in the 12 months to August 2026, 124.8 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 Newington & Gipsyville at a glance
- Crime trends in Newington & Gipsyville
- Types of crime in Newington & Gipsyville
- Newington & Gipsyville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newington & Gipsyville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newington & Gipsyville
- Demographics of Newington & Gipsyville
- Questions about crime in Newington & Gipsyville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (999), shoplifting (240) and public order (234) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 762nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newington & Gipsyville | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,398 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 124.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,217 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newington & Gipsyville peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,793 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,193). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,398 | 124.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,193 | 114.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,434 | 126.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,444 | 127.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,448 | 127.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,600 | 135.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,607 | 135.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,793 | 145.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,451 | 127.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 239 |
| July 2026 | 220 |
| June 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 260 |
| April 2026 | 192 |
| March 2026 | 187 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 174 |
| October 2025 | 194 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newington & Gipsyville recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.1 times the national rate), public order (83% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (66% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (51% below) and drugs (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 122 to 240 and vehicle crime rose from 95 to 159, while burglary fell from 122 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 999 | 52.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 240 | 12.5 | 8.5 | +97% |
| Public order | 234 | 12.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 8.3 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 7.5 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Other theft | 145 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 99 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 62 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 34 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -6% |
| Robbery | 29 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newington & Gipsyville; the highest is St Andrew's & Docklands (387.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Derringham (65.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newington & Gipsyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothferry | 835 | 67.9 | -46% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,102 | 387.2 | +210% |
| Pickering | 846 | 102.5 | -18% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | +25% |
| Derringham | 709 | 65.8 | -47% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | -46% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +115% |
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Newington & Gipsyville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Springfield Road” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Springfield Road | 151 |
| On or near Anlaby Road | 108 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Huntingdon Street | 83 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Woburn Street | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Bentley Court | 45 |
| On or near A1105 | 44 |
| On or near Lonsdale Street | 43 |
Of the 2,253 crimes in Newington & Gipsyville with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 865 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 769 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 236 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 47 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newington & Gipsyville has an estimated population of 19,217 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (38%, against 23%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newington & Gipsyville average decile 2.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newington & Gipsyville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newington & Gipsyville a safe place to live?
Newington & Gipsyville recorded 124.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 762nd 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 Newington & Gipsyville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 999 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (240).
Is crime in Newington & Gipsyville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newington & Gipsyville was up 9% on the year before: 2,398 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newington & Gipsyville?
About 19,217 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newington & Gipsyville?
Newington & Gipsyville 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.