Crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of: statistics, rates and trends
917 crimes were recorded in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Types of crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Population and deprivation in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Questions about crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- About this data
917 crimes were recorded in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 401 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of has the 1,982nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 917 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.4 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,008 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,267 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (917). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 917 | 76.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 937 | 78.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,118 | 93.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,226 | 102.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,206 | 100.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,005 | 83.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,023 | 85.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,267 | 105.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 951 | 79.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 84 |
| March 2026 | 83 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+82%) and shoplifting (+76%). The largest falls were in burglary (-52%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 33.4 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 7.1 | 1.04 | +23% |
| Other theft | 85 | 7.1 | 1.11 | +35% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +76% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.2 | 0.86 | +82% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.1 | 1.15 | -52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -21% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +633% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.9 | 1.11 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.86 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 43.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 85 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 up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 633% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 10 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holderness | 1,138 | 89.1 | +17% |
| Ings | 1,254 | 113.1 | +48% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +81% |
| North Carr | 2,076 | 125.3 | +64% |
| Southcoates | 1,494 | 110.5 | +45% |
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | 1,277 | 106.2 | +39% |
| Drypool | 1,849 | 165.4 | +117% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,440 | 131.2 | +72% |
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 Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Blandford Close | 56 |
| On or near Midmere Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Wimbourne Close | 47 |
| On or near Broadstone Close | 40 |
| On or near Ilchester Close | 40 |
| On or near Highfield | 38 |
| On or near Wadhurst Close | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Gleneagles Park | 32 |
| On or near Shetland Close | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of 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 | 406 | 44.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 254 | 27.7% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of has an estimated population of 12,008. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.1% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.2% |
Is Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of a safe place to live?
Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (85).
Is crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of was down 2% on the year before: 917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 937 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of 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 Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.