Crime in Southcoates: statistics, rates and trends
1,432 crimes were recorded in Southcoates in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southcoates at a glance
- Crime trends in Southcoates
- Types of crime in Southcoates
- Southcoates compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southcoates
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southcoates
- Demographics of Southcoates
- Questions about crime in Southcoates
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (672), criminal damage and arson (123) and public order (119) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,100th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Southcoates | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,432 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.9 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,521 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southcoates peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,998 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,417). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,432 | 105.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,417 | 104.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,676 | 124.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,784 | 131.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,609 | 119.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,724 | 127.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,998 | 147.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,733 | 128.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,616 | 119.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 130 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 143 |
| April 2026 | 135 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 127 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southcoates recorded notably more burglary (62% above the national rate), possession of weapons (53% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (57% below) and drugs (39% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 38 to 60 and anti-social behaviour rose from 72 to 90, while other crime fell from 43 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 672 | 49.7 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 119 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 92 | 6.8 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Burglary | 78 | 5.8 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 4.4 | 5.0 | +58% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southcoates; 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 Southcoates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holderness | 1,121 | 87.7 | -17% |
| Drypool | 1,791 | 160.3 | +51% |
| Ings | 1,335 | 120.4 | +14% |
| Marfleet | 2,818 | 174.6 | +65% |
| Sutton | 921 | 76.7 | -28% |
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | 1,280 | 106.4 | 0% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +153% |
| West Carr | 1,752 | 136.8 | +29% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Southcoates over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Bridge Road” (68).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Bridge Road | 68 |
| On or near Dene Street | 65 |
| On or near Aberdeen Street | 64 |
| On or near Sweet Dews Grove | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Newcomen Street | 50 |
| On or near Rensburg Street | 45 |
| On or near Estcourt Street | 42 |
| On or near Middleham Close | 40 |
| On or near Pembroke Grove | 40 |
Of the 1,342 crimes in Southcoates with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 575 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 401 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Southcoates has an estimated population of 13,521 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more households without a car (35%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southcoates average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southcoates | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Southcoates a safe place to live?
Southcoates recorded 105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,100th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Southcoates?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 672 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (123).
Is crime in Southcoates going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southcoates was up 1% on the year before: 1,432 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,417 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southcoates?
About 13,521 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southcoates?
Southcoates 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.