Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Kingston upon Hull's December 2024 crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 marked a 46.5% increase over the UK average, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. This category, accounting for 44.5% of all reported crimes, was 80% above the national average of 2.6 per 1,000, a figure that likely reflects the area's role as a major urban centre with high foot traffic in retail and nightlife zones. Criminal damage and arson also surged, reaching 1.0 per 1,000—89% above the UK average—potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and the increased presence of empty homes over the holidays. The data illustrates a combination of environmental factors and crime patterns, with public order offences (1.0 per 1,000) and other theft (0.8 per 1,000) further contributing to the elevated rate. While the seasonal context of December—dark evenings, festive shopping, and the potential for increased alcohol consumption—may have exacerbated certain types of crime, the persistent gap between Kingston upon Hull and the UK average suggests deeper structural issues. The area's higher proportion of violent crime compared to property crime contrasts with the UK profile, which typically sees a more balanced distribution. This disparity may be influenced by local demographics, socioeconomic factors, or the presence of specific risk environments such as high-traffic areas or densely populated neighbourhoods. The seasonal context also highlights the challenges of policing during periods of high demand, with resources stretched across multiple fronts including domestic violence, public disorder, and property crime.

December 2024 revealed stark shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rising by 36.4% (121 → 165) and drugs-related offences increasing by 35.3% (51 → 69). These jumps contrast with a 28.1% drop in bicycle theft, which fell from 57 to 41, though the category remains 300% above the UK average. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 44.5% of all incidents—was particularly pronounced, with violence and sexual offences 80% above the national average. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a shift in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and dark evenings. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 21.2%, a drop that may reflect targeted policing efforts or temporary changes in community dynamics. The 36.4% rise in burglary is especially concerning, as it occurs against a backdrop of empty homes over the holidays, creating opportunities for opportunistic offenders.

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate rose to 10.4 per 1,000 in December 2024, a 3.2% increase from the previous month's 10.0 per 1,000. This places the area 46.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that has persisted despite local efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 92 crimes per day, highlighting the consistent pressure on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to the population of 275,401. While the rate is higher than the UK average, certain categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime fall below national levels, suggesting uneven crime distribution across types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering violent or property-related crimes compared to the national average, though the specific reasons for this disparity require further contextual analysis.