Kingston upon Hull Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Kingston upon Hull's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a starkly elevated profile compared to the UK average. With an overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents—48.6% above the national average of 7.4—the area continues to face significant challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 42.1% of all reported crimes, with rates 82% higher than the UK average. This aligns with the city's historical context as a major urban centre with complex socio-economic dynamics, where seasonal factors such as back-to-school periods and the transition to shorter evenings may contribute to increased tensions. Shoplifting and public order offences also show marked spikes, with the former 80% above the UK average and the latter 104% above. These patterns may be influenced by the city's retail presence and the convergence of university students and local populations during September. The data suggests that while the area's violent crime rates remain high, there are also signs of fluctuation in specific categories, such as the 36.5% decrease in anti-social behaviour. This mixed picture underscores the need for nuanced approaches to crime prevention, balancing targeted interventions with broader community engagement strategies.

September 2025 saw notable spikes in bicycle theft (+22.4%, from 58 to 71) and possession of weapons (+31.8%, from 22 to 29), with the latter category 43% above the UK average. These increases may reflect heightened tensions during the back-to-school period or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 36.5% (307 to 195), suggesting a temporary reduction in disorderly conduct. Vehicle crime rose by 7.4% (95 to 102), aligning with typical patterns in areas with high commuter traffic. Theft from the person dropped sharply by 44.4% (18 to 10), a decline that could be attributed to increased public awareness campaigns or seasonal changes in foot traffic. The stark contrast between these trends highlights the combination of local factors influencing crime patterns.

Kingston upon Hull's crime rate in September 2025 (11.0 per 1,000) marks a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's 11.8 per 1,000. However, this remains 48.6% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, highlighting the persistent exposure to crime. Daily crime activity averaged 101 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. While the overall rate has fallen slightly, the area's crime profile continues to diverge sharply from national averages, with violent crime rates (4.7 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000) both exceeding UK benchmarks by significant margins. This contrast underscores the need for targeted local strategies, given the area's unique socio-economic dynamics and historical challenges.