Kingston upon Hull is the most dangerous city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and is among the top 5 most dangerous overall out of the East Riding of Yorkshire's 171 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Kingston upon Hull in 2021 was 124 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to the East Riding of Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the East Riding of Yorkshire rate of 87 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Kingston upon Hull is among the top 5 most dangerous cities, and the 294th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2021, Kingston upon Hull had the worst crime rate in the East Riding of Yorkshire for bicycle theft, with 86 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.30 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Kingston upon Hull residents, when it was the East Riding of Yorkshire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 125 crimes at a rate of 0.43 per 1,000 residents. Kingston upon Hull recorded 360 reports of criminal damage and arson during December 2021, making its crime rate of 1.2 the worst for criminal damage and arson in the East Riding of Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Kingston upon Hull are violence and sexual offences, with 15,743 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 55. This is 12% higher than 2020's figure of 13,897 offences and a difference of 6.41 from 2020's crime rate of 48. Kingston upon Hull's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 184 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 16% from 2020's figure of 214 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Kingston upon Hull is 21% higher than Yorkshire and The Humber and 41% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Kingston upon Hull represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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Last updated: 11 May, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 124 | 35,584 |
| 2020 | 117 | 33,641 |
| 2019 | 140 | 40,377 |
| 2018 | 135 | 39,013 |
| 2017 | 119 | 34,231 |
| 2016 | 109 | 31,365 |
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| Kingston upon Hull | East Riding of Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 5,894 | 20.46 | 9,204 | 15.32 | 25% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 687 | 2.39 | 905 | 1.51 | 37% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 1,859 | 6.45 | 2,856 | 4.75 | 26% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4,513 | 15.67 | 6,376 | 10.61 | 32% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 644 | 2.24 | 911 | 1.52 | 32% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 1,157 | 4.02 | 1,598 | 2.66 | 34% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 2,249 | 7.81 | 3,619 | 6.02 | 23% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 184 | 0.64 | 269 | 0.45 | 30% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 4,732 | 16.43 | 7,073 | 11.77 | 28% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 258 | 0.90 | 323 | 0.54 | 40% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 2,180 | 7.57 | 3,137 | 5.22 | 31% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 192 | 0.67 | 235 | 0.39 | 42% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 1,186 | 4.12 | 1,742 | 2.90 | 30% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15,743 | 54.66 | 23,206 | 38.62 | 29% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thirsk Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Anlaby Park Road North | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Alwoodley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Mill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Melwood Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Kilnwick Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near West Carr Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Other theft | On or near Holwick Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Dibsdane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Antwerp Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Towan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Allderidge Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Helmsley Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Cambridge Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near St Nectan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Lymington Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Taylor Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Alwoodley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Anne Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Burglary | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 18 | 19 | 14 | 16 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.74 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Public Order | 11 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.90 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 16 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.55 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 48 | 51 | 48 | 55 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Kingston upon Hull that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Robson Playing Field | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.40 |
| Costello Playing Fields | - | - | 1 | - | - | 0 | 0.04 |
| Gower Park | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Hull and East Riding Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Ings Playing Field | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1.9 |
| King George V Playing Fields | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Oak Road Playing Fields | 16 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0.61 |
| Pickering Park | 15 | 1 | 1 | - | 5 | 4 | 1.1 |
Hull City Centre is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Kingston upon Hull, followed by Boulevard & St Andrew's Quay in second place, and Sculcoates as the third most dangerous area. Kingston upon Hull's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Kirk Ella, Sutton South, and Willerby.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anlaby Park & Pickering | 1,024 | 131 | 13th |
| Bilton Grange | 877 | 131 | 14th |
| Boulevard & St Andrew's Quay | 2,154 | 240 | Second |
| Bransholme West | 525 | 73 | 24th |
| Bricknell East | 403 | 50 | 29th |
| Bricknell West | 620 | 79 | 23rd |
| Chanterlands Avenue | 975 | 133 | 11th |
| Derringham | 377 | 58 | 26th |
| Drypool & Victoria Dock | 1,488 | 178 | Fifth |
| East Ella | 410 | 55 | 27th |
| Gipsyville | 1,171 | 124 | 15th |
| Greatfield | 1,090 | 148 | Sixth |
| Greenwood | 1,214 | 112 | 16th |
| Haworth Park | 260 | 52 | 28th |
| Hull City Centre | 4,218 | 431 | First |
| Ings | 697 | 102 | 19th |
| Kingswood | 1,261 | 84 | 22nd |
| Kirk Ella | 226 | 30 | 32nd |
| Longhill | 888 | 108 | 17th |
| Newington | 1,059 | 132 | 12th |
| Newland Avenues | 1,130 | 139 | Ninth |
| Newland South | 1,733 | 192 | Fourth |
| Orchard Park | 1,173 | 145 | Eighth |
| Sculcoates | 2,060 | 224 | Third |
| Southcoates Central & Docks | 1,304 | 148 | Seventh |
| Southcoates East | 1,146 | 136 | Tenth |
| Southcoates West | 786 | 106 | 18th |
| Stoneferry & Sutton Fields | 650 | 92 | 20th |
| Sutton North | 379 | 60 | 25th |
| Sutton South | 252 | 36 | 31st |
| University & Newland North | 588 | 84 | 21st |
| Willerby | 327 | 44 | 30th |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Kingston upon Hull for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Derringham (46) | Hull City Centre (506) |
| Bicycle Theft | Kirk Ella (1) | Hull City Centre (158) |
| Burglary | Sutton South (21) | Hull City Centre (158) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Kirk Ella (20) | Hull City Centre (377) |
| Drugs | Kirk Ella (2) | Hull City Centre (114) |
| Other Crime | East Ella (7) | Newland South (189) |
| Other Theft | Derringham (9) | Hull City Centre (282) |
| Possession of Weapons | Kingswood (2) | Hull City Centre (34) |
| Public Order | Kirk Ella (26) | Hull City Centre (632) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Kirk Ella (1) | Hull City Centre (48) |
| Shoplifting | Newland Avenues (2) | Hull City Centre (409) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Southcoates East (1) | Hull City Centre (65) |
| Vehicle Crime | Derringham (11) | Hull City Centre (107) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Kirk Ella (78) | Hull City Centre (1,757) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Kingston upon Hull change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Kingston upon Hull saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons. Kingston upon Hull saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during December, when it fell by 99% compared to December in 2019. Kingston upon Hull saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including bicycle theft, criminal damage and arson, other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -5% | +16% | +60% | +29% | +1% | -5% | +24% | +19% | +13% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -53% | -74% | -64% | -42% | -32% | -57% | -48% | -30% | -4% | - |
| Burglary | -25% | -20% | -36% | -41% | -18% | +3% | +1% | -20% | -10% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -27% | -43% | -25% | -24% | 0% | -12% | -5% | -5% | -16% | - |
| Drugs | +10% | -9% | +2% | +51% | +61% | +53% | -2% | +11% | +56% | -86% |
| Other Crime | -22% | +1% | -13% | +1% | +66% | +11% | +32% | -15% | +44% | -99% |
| Other Theft | -11% | -36% | -20% | -15% | -4% | -24% | -27% | -5% | -12% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | +5% | -47% | -52% | -24% | +100% | -8% | -15% | +56% | +47% | -81% |
| Public Order | -7% | -22% | +1% | +25% | +25% | +39% | +40% | +28% | +28% | -99% |
| Robbery | -3% | -47% | +17% | -35% | +24% | -26% | +57% | -26% | +11% | - |
| Shoplifting | -44% | -58% | -51% | -43% | -44% | -44% | -32% | -27% | -16% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | -66% | -76% | -70% | -48% | -33% | -25% | -6% | -76% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -48% | -56% | -63% | -52% | -55% | -22% | -31% | -14% | -28% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -13% | -7% | -4% | +1% | +19% | +11% | -4% | +5% | +18% | -99% |
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