Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Kingston upon Hull's crime profile in May 2024, accounting for 38.7% of all reported crimes. At 12.7 per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate is 51.2% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in this historically industrial urban centre. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with shoplifting (10.4% share) and public order offences (10.2% share) both exceeding UK averages by over 100%, while anti-social behaviour (9.2% share) remains 17% below the UK average. This mix of elevated property-related crimes and violent incidents suggests a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. The seasonal context of May—marked by extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the heightened levels of violence and public order issues, as seen in similar urban areas during the late spring period. The prevalence of shoplifting may partly explain by the concentration of retail spaces in the town centre, a common feature in major urban districts. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average anti-social behaviour rate could indicate effective local initiatives or demographic factors influencing community interactions, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections.

May 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson rising 20.6% (272 → 328) and public order offences increasing 12.7% (315 → 355), both driven by seasonal social activity. Conversely, bicycle theft fell sharply by 36.7% (79 → 50), possibly linked to improved security measures or seasonal changes in cycling patterns. The violent crime category remains 73% above the UK average, with 4.9 per 1,000 residents reporting violence and sexual offences—a figure that exceeds national benchmarks by a margin consistent with Kingston upon Hull's historical crime trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dipped 15% below the UK average, suggesting that local parking infrastructure or enforcement strategies may be influencing this category. For residents, the 36.4% increase in possession of weapons (22 → 30) raises specific concerns about public safety in communal spaces, a statistic that warrants attention from local authorities and community groups.

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate in May 2024 (12.7 per 1,000) represents a 2.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.0 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 113 crimes per day in May, a figure that underscores the ongoing need for targeted policing and community engagement. When scaled to the local population of 275,401 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 79 residents—a ratio that, while lower than the 1-in-60 figure typically seen in areas with higher crime rates, remains significantly above the UK average. This comparison highlights the unique challenges faced by Kingston upon Hull, a major urban centre with a legacy of industrial decline that may contribute to higher crime rates compared to more affluent or rural regions. The 1-in-79 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible reference for residents, illustrating the frequency of crime in a way that aligns with the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, which include a mix of urban density and historically underserved communities.