Crime in Kingston upon Hull: statistics, rates and trends

38,017 crimes were recorded in Kingston upon Hull in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 15,347 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kingston upon Hull has the 99th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Kingston upon Hull was highest in the year to July 2019 (45,431 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (36,973). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kingston upon Hull 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.

The largest increases were in robbery (+26%) and vehicle crime (+24%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Kingston upon Hull

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kingston upon Hull recorded 15,347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Kingston upon Hull

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kingston upon Hull recorded 3,856 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Kingston upon Hull

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kingston upon Hull recorded 3,641 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Kingston upon Hull

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kingston upon Hull recorded 3,264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Kingston upon Hull

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kingston upon Hull recorded 2,498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Kingston upon Hull

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kingston upon Hull recorded 2,428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Kingston upon Hull

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kingston upon Hull recorded 1,817 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Kingston upon Hull

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kingston upon Hull recorded 1,438 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Kingston upon Hull

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kingston upon Hull recorded 1,098 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Kingston upon Hull

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kingston upon Hull recorded 932 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Kingston upon Hull

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kingston upon Hull recorded 671 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Kingston upon Hull

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kingston upon Hull recorded 489 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Kingston upon Hull

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kingston upon Hull recorded 368 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Kingston upon Hull

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kingston upon Hull recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Kingston upon Hull, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kingston upon Hull.

21 areas within Kingston upon Hull, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. St Andrew's & Docklands had the highest rate (387.8 per 1,000) and Boothferry the lowest (65.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Kingston upon Hull over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kingston upon Hull 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.

Kingston upon Hull has an estimated population of 278,478. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kingston upon Hull sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Kingston upon Hull. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.