Crime in Newington & Gipsyville: statistics, rates and trends
2,345 crimes were recorded in Newington & Gipsyville in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newington & Gipsyville
- Questions about crime in Newington & Gipsyville
- About this data
2,345 crimes were recorded in Newington & Gipsyville in the 12 months to July 2026, 122.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 985 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newington & Gipsyville has the 804th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newington & Gipsyville | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,345 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.0 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 19,217 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newington & Gipsyville was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,802 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,201). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 2,345 | 122.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,201 | 114.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,437 | 126.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,481 | 129.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,425 | 126.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,651 | 138.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,597 | 135.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,802 | 145.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,407 | 125.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 186 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newington & Gipsyville 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, public order, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+68%) and vehicle crime (+56%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-24%) and bicycle theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 985 | 51.3 | 1.50 | +0% |
| Public order | 226 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 11.4 | 1.38 | +68% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 185 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 8.3 | 1.68 | +56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 140 | 7.3 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Other theft | 137 | 7.1 | 1.11 | -2% |
| Burglary | 104 | 5.4 | 1.53 | -11% |
| Other crime | 62 | 3.2 | 1.53 | +17% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.0 | 0.60 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 31 | 1.6 | 1.96 | -22% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.6 | 1.19 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.6 | 0.34 | -21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newington & Gipsyville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 985 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newington & Gipsyville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newington & Gipsyville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 220 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newington & Gipsyville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newington & Gipsyville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newington & Gipsyville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newington & Gipsyville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newington & Gipsyville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newington & Gipsyville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newington & Gipsyville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newington & Gipsyville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newington & Gipsyville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newington & Gipsyville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newington & Gipsyville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newington & Gipsyville recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newington & Gipsyville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newington & Gipsyville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newington & Gipsyville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boothferry | 806 | 65.5 | -46% |
| St Andrew's & Docklands | 6,112 | 387.8 | +218% |
| Pickering | 828 | 100.3 | -18% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +28% |
| Derringham | 768 | 71.3 | -42% |
| Bricknell | 534 | 66.2 | -46% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +113% |
| University | 1,015 | 94.0 | -23% |
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 Newington & Gipsyville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Springfield Road | 131 |
| On or near Anlaby Road | 112 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Huntingdon Street | 71 |
| On or near Kiln Avenue | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 54 |
| On or near Woburn Street | 54 |
| On or near Lonsdale Street | 45 |
| On or near Wheeler Street | 45 |
| On or near Bentley Court | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newington & Gipsyville 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 | 863 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 753 | 32.1% |
| Under investigation | 218 | 9.3% |
| Not recorded | 140 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Newington & Gipsyville has an estimated population of 19,217. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newington & Gipsyville sits in decile 2.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newington & Gipsyville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.9% |
Is Newington & Gipsyville a safe place to live?
Newington & Gipsyville recorded 122.0 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 Newington & Gipsyville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 985 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (226).
Is crime in Newington & Gipsyville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newington & Gipsyville was up 7% on the year before: 2,345 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,201 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newington & Gipsyville?
Newington & Gipsyville 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 Newington & Gipsyville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.