Crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of: statistics, rates and trends
1,015 crimes were recorded in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of at a glance
- Crime trends in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Types of crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- University, Kingston upon Hull, City of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- What happened after crimes were reported in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Population and deprivation in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Questions about crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
- About this data
1,015 crimes were recorded in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 459 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, University, Kingston upon Hull, City of has the 1,393rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | University, Kingston upon Hull, City of | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,015 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.0 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,798 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,514 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,015). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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 | 1,015 | 94.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,073 | 99.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,076 | 99.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,138 | 105.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,149 | 106.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,017 | 94.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,106 | 102.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,389 | 128.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,514 | 140.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in University, 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. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+41%) and bicycle theft (+35%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 42.5 | 1.24 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 9.4 | 1.39 | -8% |
| Public order | 83 | 7.7 | 1.16 | -19% |
| Other theft | 66 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +10% |
| Burglary | 58 | 5.4 | 1.52 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 4.3 | 5.18 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 4.3 | 0.51 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 3.6 | 0.24 | -22% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +127% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.43 | +200% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.55 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 58 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to University, Kingston upon Hull, City of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to University, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs University, Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley & Newland | 2,440 | 131.2 | +40% |
| Bricknell | 534 | 66.2 | -30% |
| Orchard Park | 2,437 | 137.4 | +46% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +66% |
| Derringham | 768 | 71.3 | -24% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +176% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +47% |
| Kingswood | 603 | 67.1 | -29% |
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 University, Kingston upon Hull, City of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bentley Grove | 96 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 79 |
| On or near Newholme Close | 64 |
| On or near Levisham Close | 41 |
| On or near Blaydes Street | 39 |
| On or near 29Th Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Cranbrook Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Welton Grove | 27 |
| On or near Auckland Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Newland Park Avenue | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in University, 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 | 397 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 305 | 30.0% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.6% |
| Not recorded | 39 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
University, Kingston upon Hull, City of has an estimated population of 10,798. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | University, Kingston upon Hull, City of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 76.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.6% |
| Social rented homes | 29.1% |
| Private rented homes | 31.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 29.6% |
Is University, Kingston upon Hull, City of a safe place to live?
University, Kingston upon Hull, City of recorded 94.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 University, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (102).
Is crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of going up or down?
Recorded crime in University, Kingston upon Hull, City of was down 5% on the year before: 1,015 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,073 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers University, Kingston upon Hull, City of?
University, 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 University, 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.