HU8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HU8

HU8, Kingston upon Hull, City of has recorded a total of 318 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HU8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HU8, encompassing approximately 35203 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (138) incidents (33.98% increase)
  • Public order: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)

HU8 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Greenford Gardens with total crimes: 12
  • A165 with total crimes: 10

HU8 Crime Map

Postcodes in HU8

The postcode district are associated with the HU8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HU8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1389.0333.98%
Public order383.9235.71%
Anti-social behaviour271.08-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson250.7747.06%
Burglary250.71257.14%
Other theft220.7122.22%
Shoplifting220.62-4.35%
Vehicle crime100.62-23.08%
Bicycle theft50.280.00%
Other crime30.14-50.00%
Theft from the person20.09-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 103 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.2211.96%
Anti-social behaviour292.9320.83%
Public order280.82-24.32%
Shoplifting230.8035.29%
Other theft180.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.51-39.29%
Vehicle crime130.48-7.14%
Burglary70.37-70.83%
Other crime60.20-40.00%
Drugs50.17150.00%
Theft from the person30.14200.00%
Robbery10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.67-31.34%
Public order372.6132.14%
Criminal damage and arson281.057.69%
Burglary240.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour240.684.35%
Shoplifting170.68-37.04%
Vehicle crime140.48-26.32%
Other theft120.40-25.00%
Other crime100.34-9.09%
Possession of weapons40.280.00%
Bicycle theft40.11-20.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1349.0317.54%
Public order283.8116.67%
Shoplifting270.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson260.774.00%
Burglary240.7420.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.68-36.11%
Vehicle crime190.65280.00%
Other theft160.5414.29%
Other crime110.4583.33%
Bicycle theft50.310.00%
Robbery30.1450.00%
Drugs20.09-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1148.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour363.2428.57%
Shoplifting271.0242.11%
Criminal damage and arson250.77-13.79%
Public order240.71-11.11%
Burglary200.6825.00%
Other theft140.5755.56%
Other crime60.4020.00%
Bicycle theft50.17150.00%
Vehicle crime50.14-54.55%
Drugs30.140.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.99-20.17%
Criminal damage and arson292.7016.00%
Anti-social behaviour280.8221.74%
Public order270.80145.45%
Shoplifting190.7718.75%
Burglary160.54-44.83%
Vehicle crime110.45-8.33%
Other theft90.31-40.00%
Other crime50.26-50.00%
Drugs30.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-80.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1197.816.25%
Burglary293.3852.63%
Criminal damage and arson250.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.7135.29%
Shoplifting160.6533.33%
Other theft150.4515.38%
Vehicle crime120.4320.00%
Public order110.34-15.38%
Other crime100.31100.00%
Possession of weapons50.28400.00%
Bicycle theft40.14300.00%
Drugs40.11300.00%
Robbery20.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson253.188.70%
Burglary190.7172.73%
Anti-social behaviour170.54-39.29%
Other theft130.48-7.14%
Public order130.37-38.10%
Shoplifting120.37-14.29%
Vehicle crime100.34233.33%
Other crime50.280.00%
Robbery40.14100.00%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 140 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1407.6129.63%
Anti-social behaviour283.987.69%
Criminal damage and arson230.80-4.17%
Public order210.65-16.00%
Other theft140.60-12.50%
Shoplifting140.40-60.00%
Burglary110.4010.00%
Other crime50.31-37.50%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-78.57%
Robbery20.090.00%
Drugs20.06100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1087.81-7.69%
Shoplifting353.07191.67%
Anti-social behaviour260.990.00%
Public order250.74-35.90%
Criminal damage and arson240.71-22.58%
Other theft160.68-23.81%
Vehicle crime140.4540.00%
Burglary100.40-72.22%
Other crime80.28100.00%
Possession of weapons40.23100.00%
Bicycle theft30.110.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1178.61-1.68%
Public order393.3214.71%
Burglary361.1112.50%
Criminal damage and arson311.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour260.88-10.34%
Other theft210.7423.53%
Shoplifting120.609.09%
Vehicle crime100.34-37.50%
Other crime40.28-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.11-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%
Robbery10.030.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 119 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1198.7825.26%
Public order343.389.68%
Burglary320.97128.57%
Criminal damage and arson310.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour290.88-29.27%
Other theft170.8221.43%
Vehicle crime160.48166.67%
Shoplifting110.45-31.25%
Bicycle theft70.3140.00%
Other crime60.20-14.29%
Drugs30.17200.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences957.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.700.00%
Public order311.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.880.00%
Shoplifting160.880.00%
Other theft140.450.00%
Burglary140.400.00%
Other crime70.400.00%
Vehicle crime60.200.00%
Bicycle theft50.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024138
June 2024103
May 202492
April 2024134
March 2024114
February 202495
January 2024119
December 2023112
November 2023140
October 2023108
September 2023117
August 2023119
July 202395

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202414
April 202419
March 20245
February 202411
January 202412
December 202310
November 20233
October 202314
September 202310
August 202316
July 20236

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 201 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202418
May 202412
April 202416
March 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 202313
November 202314
October 202316
September 202321
August 202317
July 202314

A total of 340 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202417
May 202428
April 202426
March 202425
February 202429
January 202425
December 202325
November 202323
October 202324
September 202331
August 202331
July 202331

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 356 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202428
May 202437
April 202428
March 202424
February 202427
January 202411
December 202313
November 202321
October 202325
September 202339
August 202334
July 202331

A total of 251 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202417
April 202427
March 202427
February 202419
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 202335
September 202312
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202429
May 202424
April 202423
March 202436
February 202428
January 202423
December 202317
November 202328
October 202326
September 202326
August 202329
July 202341

A total of 267 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 20247
May 202424
April 202424
March 202420
February 202416
January 202429
December 202319
November 202311
October 202310
September 202336
August 202332
July 202314

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 202411
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HU8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greenford Gardens
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. A165
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shetland Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
  • 5. East Park Avenue
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Alaska Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Garrick Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grasby Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gleneagles Park
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 10. Fortune Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 11. Tweed Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 12. Harlow Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hardington Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Glenfell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sinclair Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cam Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Stratton Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bickleigh Grove
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Calder Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Waveney Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Ackworth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Putney Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Mortlake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Tilworth Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Belton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Shannon Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Medina Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Earsham Close
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Ellingham Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. Beckington Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1