Crime in Kingston upon Hull: statistics, rates and trends
38,157 crimes were recorded in Kingston upon Hull in the 12 months to August 2026, 137.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingston upon Hull at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingston upon Hull
- Types of crime in Kingston upon Hull
- Kingston upon Hull compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kingston upon Hull
- Streets with the most crime in Kingston upon Hull
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingston upon Hull
- Demographics of Kingston upon Hull
- Questions about crime in Kingston upon Hull
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (15,359), shoplifting (3,999) and public order (3,631) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 96th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 38,157 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 137.0 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 278,478 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingston upon Hull peaked in the year to August 2019 (45,151 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (36,867). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 38,157 | 137.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 36,867 | 132.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 39,378 | 141.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 41,736 | 149.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 42,245 | 151.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 40,055 | 143.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 42,076 | 151.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 45,151 | 162.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 43,380 | 155.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3,400 |
| July 2026 | 3,547 |
| June 2026 | 3,405 |
| May 2026 | 3,523 |
| April 2026 | 3,342 |
| March 2026 | 3,181 |
| February 2026 | 2,875 |
| January 2026 | 2,828 |
| December 2025 | 2,878 |
| November 2025 | 2,916 |
| October 2025 | 3,205 |
| September 2025 | 3,057 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingston upon Hull recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.9 times the national rate), public order (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (85% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 1,132 to 1,497 and robbery rose from 393 to 493, while theft from the person fell from 218 to 168.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15,359 | 55.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 3,999 | 14.4 | 8.5 | +15% |
| Public order | 3,631 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3,281 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2,418 | 8.7 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Other theft | 2,411 | 8.7 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 1,827 | 6.6 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,497 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Other crime | 1,090 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 923 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 676 | 2.4 | 0.8 | +12% |
| Robbery | 493 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 384 | 1.4 | 1.0 | +23% |
| Theft from the person | 168 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -23% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Kingston upon Hull has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingston upon Hull |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | -49% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -60% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -53% |
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | -55% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -80% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | -53% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -56% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -78% |
Of the 21 areas within Kingston upon Hull, St Andrew's & Docklands had the highest crime rate (387.2 per 1,000) and Derringham the lowest (65.8), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's & Docklands | Neighbourhood | 15,760 | 6,102 | 387.2 |
| Central | Neighbourhood | 11,857 | 3,179 | 268.1 |
| Marfleet | Neighbourhood | 16,137 | 2,818 | 174.6 |
| Drypool | Neighbourhood | 11,176 | 1,791 | 160.3 |
| Avenue | Neighbourhood | 14,935 | 2,326 | 155.7 |
| West Carr | Neighbourhood | 12,808 | 1,752 | 136.8 |
| Orchard Park | Neighbourhood | 17,741 | 2,418 | 136.3 |
| Beverley & Newland | Neighbourhood | 18,599 | 2,472 | 132.9 |
| North Carr | Neighbourhood | 16,571 | 2,105 | 127.0 |
| Newington & Gipsyville | Neighbourhood | 19,217 | 2,398 | 124.8 |
| Ings | Neighbourhood | 11,087 | 1,335 | 120.4 |
| Longhill & Bilton Grange | Neighbourhood | 12,029 | 1,280 | 106.4 |
| Southcoates | Neighbourhood | 13,521 | 1,432 | 105.9 |
| Pickering | Neighbourhood | 8,254 | 846 | 102.5 |
| University | Neighbourhood | 10,798 | 1,013 | 93.8 |
| Holderness | Neighbourhood | 12,775 | 1,121 | 87.7 |
| Sutton | Neighbourhood | 12,008 | 921 | 76.7 |
| Kingswood | Neighbourhood | 8,993 | 622 | 69.2 |
| Boothferry | Neighbourhood | 12,302 | 835 | 67.9 |
| Bricknell | Neighbourhood | 8,061 | 540 | 67.0 |
| Derringham | Neighbourhood | 10,772 | 709 | 65.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 15% of the crime recorded in Kingston upon Hull over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (1,127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 1,127 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,097 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 872 |
| On or near Supermarket | 851 |
| On or near Hospital | 435 |
| On or near The Rydales | 295 |
| On or near Newtown Court | 268 |
| On or near Nightclub | 237 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 227 |
| On or near Oak Croft | 202 |
Of the 35,739 crimes in Kingston upon Hull with a recorded outcome, 32% 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 2,418 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 13,734 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 11,592 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 3,128 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2,354 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1,322 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1,261 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1,073 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 693 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 181 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 178 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 99 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 93 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Kingston upon Hull has an estimated population of 278,478 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%), more households without a car (35%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingston upon Hull average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kingston upon Hull | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 41.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kingston upon Hull a safe place to live?
Kingston upon Hull recorded 137.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 96th of the 1,390 towns 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 Kingston upon Hull?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 15,359 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (3,999).
Is crime in Kingston upon Hull going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingston upon Hull was up 3% on the year before: 38,157 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 36,867 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingston upon Hull?
About 278,478 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingston upon Hull?
Kingston upon Hull 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.