Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Kingston upon Hull recorded 3,168 crimes in November 2023, equating to 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate, 53.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, underscores the city’s elevated crime profile compared to the national context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (43.4% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (9.6%) and public order issues (8.9%). These figures align with the area’s character as a historically deprived urban centre with significant social and economic challenges. November’s seasonal context — including Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings — may have influenced crime patterns. For instance, the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences could reflect increased tensions during the winter months, while the prominence of public order offences may be linked to the city’s nightlife and community dynamics. The high rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.7 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000), suggests vulnerabilities in retail and residential areas, which may be exacerbated by the city’s economic conditions. Despite these challenges, the relatively low incidence of anti-social behaviour (33% below the UK average) indicates some areas of resilience or effective local interventions.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Robbery incidents increased by 32.3%, rising from 31 to 41, a sharp contrast to the 36% drop in theft from the person, which fell from 25 to 16. This divergence may reflect shifting criminal priorities, with perpetrators targeting less visible opportunities amid shorter daylight hours. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 29.4% compared to October, potentially linked to the post-Black Friday sales slowdown. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 43.4% of all crimes, and stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents — 93% above the UK average. This stark disparity highlights the area’s ongoing struggles with violent crime, which may be influenced by factors such as community tensions or limited police presence in high-risk zones. A resident might find the 29% drop in other thefts (from 208 to 228) noteworthy, though this remains well above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000.

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 11.5 per 1,000 residents, an 8.1% decline from the previous month’s 12.5 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a stabilising trend following a peak in early November. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 106 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 87 residents over the course of the month. Given the local population of 275,401, this means nearly 3,200 crimes were recorded across a single month. While this rate remains higher than the UK average, the month-on-month decrease may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings curbing outdoor activity or the post-Black Friday lull in retail-related crimes. The daily crime count, however, underscores the persistent challenge of managing crime in a city with a history of economic and social challenges.