Crime in St Andrew's & Docklands: statistics, rates and trends
6,102 crimes were recorded in St Andrew's & Docklands in the 12 months to August 2026, 387.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Andrew's & Docklands at a glance
- Crime trends in St Andrew's & Docklands
- Types of crime in St Andrew's & Docklands
- St Andrew's & Docklands compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Andrew's & Docklands
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Andrew's & Docklands
- Demographics of St Andrew's & Docklands
- Questions about crime in St Andrew's & Docklands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,239), shoplifting (845) and public order (739) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 37th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | St Andrew's & Docklands | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,102 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 387.2 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,760 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Andrew's & Docklands peaked in the year to August 2019 (7,650 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (5,443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,102 | 387.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,673 | 360.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 5,781 | 366.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 6,095 | 386.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,129 | 388.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 5,443 | 345.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,148 | 390.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 7,650 | 485.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,497 | 475.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 527 |
| July 2026 | 522 |
| June 2026 | 521 |
| May 2026 | 524 |
| April 2026 | 550 |
| March 2026 | 549 |
| February 2026 | 478 |
| January 2026 | 507 |
| December 2025 | 504 |
| November 2025 | 470 |
| October 2025 | 489 |
| September 2025 | 461 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Andrew's & Docklands recorded notably more bicycle theft (8.1 times the national rate), public order (7.0 times the national rate) and shoplifting (6.3 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 52 to 79 and vehicle crime rose from 134 to 193, while other crime fell from 204 to 127 and theft from the person fell from 60 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,239 | 142.1 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 845 | 53.6 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Public order | 739 | 46.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 427 | 27.1 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 401 | 25.4 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 398 | 25.3 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 222 | 14.1 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 193 | 12.2 | 5.0 | +44% |
| Drugs | 184 | 11.7 | 3.3 | +30% |
| Other crime | 127 | 8.1 | 2.1 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 105 | 6.7 | 0.8 | +11% |
| Robbery | 94 | 6.0 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 79 | 5.0 | 1.0 | +52% |
| Theft from the person | 49 | 3.1 | 1.7 | -18% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
St Andrew's & Docklands has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Andrew's & Docklands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | -31% |
| Newington & Gipsyville | 2,398 | 124.8 | -68% |
| Avenue | 2,326 | 155.7 | -60% |
| Boothferry | 835 | 67.9 | -82% |
| Bricknell | 540 | 67.0 | -83% |
| Drypool | 1,791 | 160.3 | -59% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | -66% |
| Pickering | 846 | 102.5 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in St Andrew's & Docklands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (325).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 325 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 308 |
| On or near South Street | 199 |
| On or near Arnold Street | 170 |
| On or near Paragon Street | 168 |
| On or near Jameson Street | 145 |
| On or near Canopias Close | 142 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 122 |
| On or near New Cross Street | 111 |
| On or near Savile Court | 109 |
Of the 5,704 crimes in St Andrew's & Docklands with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 398 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,048 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,894 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 475 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 468 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 240 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 214 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 201 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 55 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 20 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St Andrew's & Docklands has an estimated population of 15,760 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (56%, against 23%), more social housing (41%, against 17%) and more unemployed residents (7.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Andrew's & Docklands average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | St Andrew's & Docklands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 21.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 40.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 37.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 87.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is St Andrew's & Docklands a safe place to live?
St Andrew's & Docklands recorded 387.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 37th 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 St Andrew's & Docklands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,239 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (845).
Is crime in St Andrew's & Docklands going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Andrew's & Docklands was up 8% on the year before: 6,102 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,673 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Andrew's & Docklands?
About 15,760 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Andrew's & Docklands?
St Andrew's & Docklands 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.