MELVILLE STREET, HU1 2QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HU1 2QL

MELVILLE STREET, HU1 2QL, Kingston upon Hull, City of has recorded a total of 184 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 161.72 per 1,000 population. This HU1 2QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HU1 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 100.30 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HU1 2QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HU1 2QL, encompassing approximately 1137 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HU1 2QL area, explore the HU1 2QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (1.47% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)

HU1 2QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paragon Street with total crimes: 23
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

MELVILLE STREET, HU1 2QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69161.721.47%
Public order2360.6453.33%
Shoplifting2220.2129.41%
Criminal damage and arson1819.3463.64%
Burglary1215.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1110.55-26.67%
Other theft109.67-9.09%
Bicycle theft68.79500.00%
Drugs45.27300.00%
Robbery23.520.00%
Possession of weapons21.760.00%
Theft from the person21.76-77.78%
Other crime21.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68152.0536.00%
Shoplifting1759.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.9436.36%
Public order1513.18-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1113.18-42.11%
Other theft119.6710.00%
Theft from the person99.6780.00%
Burglary97.9180.00%
Vehicle crime77.91133.33%
Other crime56.15400.00%
Robbery24.39100.00%
Possession of weapons21.76-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.76-75.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50130.96-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson1943.9590.00%
Public order1816.70-14.29%
Shoplifting1715.82-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour1114.94-21.43%
Other theft109.67-23.08%
Burglary58.790.00%
Possession of weapons54.39150.00%
Theft from the person54.39-37.50%
Bicycle theft44.39-63.64%
Vehicle crime33.52200.00%
Robbery12.640.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70160.84-10.26%
Public order2161.525.00%
Shoplifting2118.46-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour1418.46-33.33%
Other theft1312.30-13.33%
Bicycle theft1111.43175.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.67-41.18%
Theft from the person88.7933.33%
Burglary57.0325.00%
Drugs44.39-20.00%
Possession of weapons23.520.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78180.1814.71%
Shoplifting2768.5522.73%
Anti-social behaviour2123.7331.25%
Public order2018.4611.11%
Criminal damage and arson1717.58112.50%
Other theft1514.9436.36%
Vehicle crime713.180.00%
Theft from the person66.15500.00%
Drugs55.270.00%
Bicycle theft44.39100.00%
Burglary43.52-42.86%
Robbery13.52-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68152.9313.33%
Shoplifting2259.7746.67%
Public order1819.34-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour1615.8277.78%
Other theft1114.06-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson89.67100.00%
Burglary77.03250.00%
Vehicle crime76.15250.00%
Drugs56.15150.00%
Possession of weapons44.39300.00%
Robbery43.5233.33%
Bicycle theft23.52-33.33%
Other crime11.760.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60120.41-17.81%
Public order1952.735.56%
Other theft1616.7033.33%
Shoplifting1514.06-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour913.18-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.910.00%
Robbery33.520.00%
Bicycle theft32.64-57.14%
Drugs22.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Theft from the person11.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73153.81-8.75%
Shoplifting3364.163.12%
Public order1829.00-30.77%
Other theft1215.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour1010.55-23.08%
Other crime88.79166.67%
Bicycle theft77.0316.67%
Theft from the person36.150.00%
Robbery32.64200.00%
Drugs32.64-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.64100.00%
Possession of weapons21.76100.00%
Burglary11.76-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80174.02-1.23%
Shoplifting3270.31128.57%
Public order2628.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1322.85550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.439.09%
Other theft910.55-10.00%
Drugs77.9140.00%
Bicycle theft66.1520.00%
Burglary45.27300.00%
Other crime33.5250.00%
Theft from the person32.6450.00%
Vehicle crime12.64-66.67%
Robbery10.88-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences81137.9910.96%
Shoplifting1471.19-39.13%
Public order1312.30-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson1111.430.00%
Other theft109.670.00%
Bicycle theft58.790.00%
Drugs54.39-28.57%
Robbery54.3966.67%
Possession of weapons34.390.00%
Vehicle crime32.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.64-77.78%
Theft from the person21.76-66.67%
Other crime21.760.00%
Burglary11.76-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73157.322.82%
Public order2564.16-7.41%
Shoplifting2321.97-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson1120.2137.50%
Other theft109.67-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour98.7980.00%
Drugs77.91-22.22%
Theft from the person66.15200.00%
Bicycle theft55.27-37.50%
Robbery34.39200.00%
Burglary32.64-50.00%
Other crime22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.76100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71164.360.00%
Shoplifting3062.400.00%
Public order2726.370.00%
Other theft1723.730.00%
Drugs914.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.910.00%
Bicycle theft87.030.00%
Burglary67.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.270.00%
Possession of weapons24.390.00%
Theft from the person21.760.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202411
June 202419
May 202410
April 202417
March 20248
February 20244
December 202312
November 202311
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 243 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202415
June 202418
May 202421
April 202420
March 202418
February 202419
January 202418
December 202326
November 202313
October 202325
September 202327

A total of 841 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202469
July 202468
June 202450
May 202470
April 202478
March 202468
February 202460
January 202473
December 202380
November 202381
October 202373
September 202371

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202414
April 202421
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 202313
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202415
March 202411
February 202416
January 202412
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202417
June 202417
May 202421
April 202427
March 202422
February 202415
January 202433
December 202332
November 202314
October 202323
September 202330

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HU1 2QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Paragon Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Jameson Street
    Total19
    Burglary7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Paragon Square
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. South Street
    Total13
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ferensway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Lovat Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Hull (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sorbus Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Westenders Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Brisbane Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Goodwin Parade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Whitebeam Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Owbridge Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Kingston Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Canberra Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. Melville Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Upper Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Mill Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Bathurst Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Adelaide Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Porter Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1