Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 13.3 per 1,000 residents, 54.7% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This marked the city's highest recorded rate in recent years, driven by a disproportionate concentration of violent crimes and property offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.1% of all crimes, with a rate of 5.5 per 1,000—81% above the UK average. This category's prominence is consistent with the city's status as a major urban centre with a complex mix of historical and contemporary social challenges. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000 (10.8% of total crimes), was 131% above the UK average, likely reflecting the impact of summer tourism and retail activity in the city's high streets and shopping areas. Public order offences (1.3 per 1,000) also surged, with a 103% increase over the UK average, potentially tied to the summer festival season and increased outdoor gatherings. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—may have amplified these trends, creating environments where petty crime and disorder are more prevalent. However, the rate of anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) remained 35% below the UK average, suggesting that community cohesion efforts in certain areas may be mitigating some aspects of criminal activity.

July 2025 saw an 111.4% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 35 to 74 incidents. This surge may be linked to the city's active summer festivals and outdoor events, which could have increased opportunities for theft. Shoplifting also rose by 35.4%, with 398 cases reported—131% above the UK average. This suggests a potential correlation with high foot traffic in retail areas during the peak tourist season. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 26.3% (19 to 14), a decline that could reflect heightened policing efforts or improved public awareness during the month. The city's violent crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 is 81% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences contributing 41.1% of all crimes. This stark contrast to the UK norm underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high concentrations of such crimes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 35% below the UK average, indicating some areas of relative stability in community relations.

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 13.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.8. This places the city well above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. With 3675 crimes reported over 31 days, the daily crime count averaged 119, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 75 residents over the course of the month. This figure underscores the density of criminal activity relative to the local population. While the rate of anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) remains 35% below the UK average, other categories such as shoplifting (1.5 per 1,000) and violence (5.5 per 1,000) are significantly higher. These disparities reflect the city's unique challenges, including its history as a major port and its current economic and social dynamics. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-75 residents provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though this does not account for variations in individual vulnerability or neighbourhood-specific factors.