Crime in West Carr: statistics, rates and trends
1,752 crimes were recorded in West Carr in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Carr at a glance
- Crime trends in West Carr
- Types of crime in West Carr
- West Carr compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Carr
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Carr
- Demographics of West Carr
- Questions about crime in West Carr
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (715), criminal damage and arson (195) and public order (166) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | West Carr | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,752 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.8 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,808 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Carr peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,363 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,711). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,752 | 136.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,711 | 133.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,976 | 154.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,090 | 163.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,363 | 184.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,900 | 148.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,849 | 144.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,239 | 174.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,828 | 142.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 147 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 211 |
| April 2026 | 157 |
| March 2026 | 158 |
| February 2026 | 128 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Carr recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.7 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate) and burglary (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (31% below) and drugs (21% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 20 to 33 and shoplifting rose from 104 to 154, while criminal damage and arson fell from 230 to 195 and burglary fell from 113 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 715 | 55.8 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 195 | 15.2 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 166 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 154 | 12.0 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 10.5 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 96 | 7.5 | 3.6 | -15% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Other crime | 54 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +65% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.3 | 0.8 | +21% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
West Carr has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Carr |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carr | 2,105 | 127.0 | -7% |
| Kingswood | 622 | 69.2 | -49% |
| Sutton | 921 | 76.7 | -44% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | -3% |
| Holderness | 1,121 | 87.7 | -36% |
| Orchard Park | 2,418 | 136.3 | 0% |
| University | 1,013 | 93.8 | -31% |
| Ings | 1,335 | 120.4 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in West Carr over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (225).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 225 |
| On or near Axminster Close | 79 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Littleham Close | 67 |
| On or near Sheldon Close | 54 |
| On or near Stroud Crescent East | 54 |
| On or near Dalwood Close | 51 |
| On or near Stroud Crescent West | 46 |
| On or near Dulverton Close | 44 |
| On or near Roborough Close | 40 |
Of the 1,617 crimes in West Carr with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 683 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 473 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 156 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 106 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 47 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
West Carr has an estimated population of 12,808 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Carr average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Carr | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Carr a safe place to live?
West Carr recorded 136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 578th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in West Carr?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 715 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (195).
Is crime in West Carr going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Carr was up 2% on the year before: 1,752 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,711 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Carr?
About 12,808 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Carr?
West Carr 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.