Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a city of 275,401 residents, Kingston upon Hull recorded 2,764 crimes in November 2024, equating to 10.0 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 31.6% higher than the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence in local crime patterns. The data shows a clear dominance of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes—over 63% above the UK average for this category. Public order offences (9.3%) and shoplifting (9.0%) also feature prominently, both exceeding UK averages by over 70% and 30% respectively. Seasonal factors likely play a role: with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping spiking in November, these events may have amplified tensions in public spaces and driven retail-related crime. The city’s coastal location and history as a port town may contribute to unique dynamics, with transient populations and high foot traffic in urban centres fueling anti-social behaviour and public order issues. However, the rate of anti-social behaviour (7.0%) is 37% below the UK average, suggesting some areas of the city may be experiencing more stable community interactions despite broader challenges.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with bicycle theft rising by 42.5% (from 40 to 57 incidents) and possession of weapons increasing by 31.8% (22 to 29 cases). These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased cycling during darker evenings or the timing of local events. Conversely, other crime fell by 45.9% (148 to 80 cases), and theft from the person dropped by 42.1% (19 to 11 cases), possibly due to heightened police presence or community initiatives during the festive season. The violent crime category remained high, with violence and sexual offences at 4.2 per 1,000 (42.1% of total crimes), 63% above the UK average. This stark contrast underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of violent incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 32% (from 0.4 to 0.3 per 1,000), aligning with the UK average and indicating improved security measures in parking areas. Residents might find the 37% lower rate of anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (1.1 per 1,000) a point of interest, suggesting some local efforts are yielding positive results.

The crime rate in November 2024 (10.0 per 1,000) represents a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, Kingston upon Hull experienced approximately 92 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 100 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, the local context suggests that the city’s population density and historical patterns of crime may contribute to these figures. The decline in burglary (121 cases, -19.9% from 151 in October) and the reduction in theft from the person (11 cases, -42.1% from 19) could reflect the impact of targeted policing or community engagement during the month. However, the continued elevation of violent crime and public order offences compared to UK averages highlights persistent challenges. For residents, these statistics provide a clear picture of the city’s crime profile, emphasizing the need for ongoing collaboration between local authorities and communities to address specific issues like violent crime and shoplifting, which remain high.