Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Kingston upon Hull, 11.6 crimes were reported in October 2025—a rate 50.6% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of one reported crime for every 86 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the persistent challenge of crime in the area. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all incidents (1251 cases), a rate 69% above the UK average. Public order offences (9.5%) and criminal damage and arson (9.0%) followed closely, both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns: as clocks go back and evenings grow darker, increased street lighting and community activity during Halloween events could influence both victim behaviour and policing priorities. The high proportion of violent crimes aligns with the area’s character as a major urban centre with a mix of historic residential districts and modern commercial hubs, where late-night activity and transient populations may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of theft from the person (0.6 per 1,000) suggests that targeted prevention efforts—such as visible policing in high-traffic areas—may have some effect, though the overall crime profile remains a concern for residents.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with theft from the person rising by 90.0% (10 to 19 cases) and burglary increasing by 31.5% (127 to 167). These spikes contrast with a 15.5% drop in bicycle theft (71 to 60), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in cycling patterns or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 28.2% (195 to 250), a category that remains 29% below the UK average—a paradox that may stem from local initiatives targeting disruptive conduct in public spaces. The dominance of violent crimes (39.3% of total incidents) continues to outpace the UK average by 69%, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 12.8% (297 to 259), a trend that could be linked to increased retail security measures during the pre-Christmas shopping period. The most striking disparity remains in public order offences, which are 108% above the UK average, suggesting that local dynamics—such as the presence of transient populations or high-traffic areas—may amplify disorder-related incidents. Residents should be particularly mindful of the sharp rise in theft from the person, which now represents a 0.6 per 1,000 risk, a figure that, while lower than other categories, still demands vigilance in crowded or poorly lit areas.

The crime rate in Kingston upon Hull rose to 11.6 per 1,000 in October 2025, marking a 4.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 11.0. This places the area well above the UK average, with a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 86 residents—a figure that, while not immediately alarming on a daily basis, accumulates significantly over time. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 103 crimes per day, a localised metric that reflects the density of population and the nature of urban crime. When scaled to the population of 275,401 residents, the 11.6 per 1,000 rate means that, over the course of the month, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is roughly 1.1%—a figure that, while not insurmountable, remains higher than the national average. The contrast with the UK’s overall crime profile is stark: for instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Kingston upon Hull is 4.5 per 1,000, compared to the UK’s 2.7 per 1,000. This disparity may be influenced by the area’s history as a post-industrial town with ongoing socioeconomic challenges, which can contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. However, the area also shows pockets of resilience, such as the 29% lower rate of theft from the person compared to the UK average, suggesting that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may have mitigated some risks in specific contexts.