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

Overview of Crime in HU1 2QN

MELVILLE STREET, HU1 2QN, Kingston upon Hull, City of has recorded a total of 196 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 167.03 per 1,000 population. This HU1 2QN 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 2QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HU1 2QN, encompassing approximately 1173 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HU1 2QN area, explore the HU1 2QN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the HU1 2QN area, visit the HU1 2QN House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (-1.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-12.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)

HU1 2QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paragon Street with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 19

MELVILLE STREET, HU1 2QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70167.03-1.41%
Shoplifting2759.66-12.90%
Public order2323.0153.33%
Criminal damage and arson2019.6081.82%
Other theft1317.048.33%
Burglary1211.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1210.23-20.00%
Bicycle theft610.23500.00%
Drugs45.11300.00%
Robbery23.410.00%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Theft from the person21.70-81.82%
Other crime21.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.70-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71163.6344.90%
Shoplifting3160.5129.17%
Anti-social behaviour1526.42-16.67%
Public order1512.78-16.67%
Other theft1212.789.09%
Criminal damage and arson1110.23-42.11%
Theft from the person119.3783.33%
Burglary89.3760.00%
Vehicle crime76.82133.33%
Other crime55.97400.00%
Robbery24.26100.00%
Possession of weapons21.70-60.00%
Bicycle theft11.70-80.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49140.62-31.94%
Shoplifting2441.76-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson1920.45111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1816.19-10.00%
Public order1815.34-10.00%
Other theft1115.34-31.25%
Theft from the person69.37-25.00%
Burglary55.110.00%
Bicycle theft54.26-54.55%
Possession of weapons54.26150.00%
Vehicle crime34.2650.00%
Robbery12.560.00%
Other crime10.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72179.82-7.69%
Shoplifting3961.36-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour2033.24-4.76%
Public order2017.04-4.76%
Other theft1617.04-5.88%
Bicycle theft1113.64175.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.37-47.06%
Theft from the person87.6733.33%
Burglary56.820.00%
Drugs44.26-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.41-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78193.4513.04%
Shoplifting4666.4731.43%
Anti-social behaviour2139.2023.53%
Public order2117.9016.67%
Other theft1717.9041.67%
Criminal damage and arson1714.4988.89%
Theft from the person614.49500.00%
Vehicle crime65.11-14.29%
Burglary55.11-28.57%
Drugs54.260.00%
Bicycle theft44.26100.00%
Robbery13.41-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69162.7713.11%
Shoplifting3558.8034.62%
Public order1829.83-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour1715.3441.67%
Other theft1214.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.23125.00%
Burglary77.67250.00%
Vehicle crime75.97250.00%
Drugs55.97150.00%
Possession of weapons44.26300.00%
Robbery43.4133.33%
Bicycle theft23.41-50.00%
Other crime11.700.00%
Theft from the person10.85-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61132.95-23.75%
Shoplifting2651.99-50.94%
Public order2122.1610.53%
Other theft1617.9023.08%
Anti-social behaviour1213.6420.00%
Bicycle theft410.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.41300.00%
Robbery33.410.00%
Theft from the person22.56-33.33%
Drugs21.70-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Burglary21.70100.00%
Possession of weapons11.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80175.562.56%
Shoplifting5368.18-3.64%
Public order1945.17-26.92%
Other theft1316.1930.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.08-23.08%
Other crime88.52166.67%
Bicycle theft86.8233.33%
Theft from the person36.820.00%
Robbery32.56200.00%
Drugs32.56-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.56100.00%
Possession of weapons21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.70-91.67%
Burglary10.85-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78187.490.00%
Shoplifting5566.4771.88%
Public order2646.87116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1322.16550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.0820.00%
Other theft1010.23-23.08%
Drugs78.5216.67%
Bicycle theft65.970.00%
Burglary45.11300.00%
Other crime33.4150.00%
Theft from the person32.560.00%
Vehicle crime12.56-66.67%
Robbery10.85-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.85-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78149.998.33%
Shoplifting3266.47-21.95%
Other theft1327.2730.00%
Public order1211.08-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson1010.23-9.09%
Bicycle theft68.52-14.29%
Drugs65.11-14.29%
Robbery55.1166.67%
Theft from the person34.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-77.78%
Other crime21.700.00%
Burglary11.70-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72171.30-6.49%
Shoplifting4161.36-24.07%
Public order2634.94-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson1122.1637.50%
Other theft109.37-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour98.5250.00%
Bicycle theft77.67-12.50%
Drugs75.97-22.22%
Theft from the person65.97200.00%
Burglary45.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime33.41200.00%
Robbery32.56200.00%
Other crime22.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77189.190.00%
Shoplifting5465.620.00%
Public order2746.020.00%
Other theft1923.010.00%
Drugs916.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.670.00%
Bicycle theft86.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.820.00%
Burglary65.110.00%
Other crime25.110.00%
Possession of weapons21.700.00%
Theft from the person21.700.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202411
June 202419
May 20249
April 202417
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 202312
November 202310
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 246 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 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 202420
April 202421
March 202418
February 202421
January 202419
December 202326
November 202312
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 855 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202470
July 202471
June 202449
May 202472
April 202478
March 202469
February 202461
January 202480
December 202378
November 202378
October 202372
September 202377

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202415
June 202418
May 202420
April 202421
March 202417
February 202412
January 202410
December 202313
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 162 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202412
June 202411
May 202416
April 202417
March 202412
February 202416
January 202413
December 202310
November 202313
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 463 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202427
July 202431
June 202424
May 202439
April 202446
March 202435
February 202426
January 202453
December 202355
November 202332
October 202341
September 202354

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 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 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 20236
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 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
September 20232

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HU1 2QN 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. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Jameson Street
    Total19
    Burglary7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    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. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Lovat Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hull (Station)
    Total6
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sorbus Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Westenders Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Owbridge Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kingston Wharf
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Canberra Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Melville Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Upper Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wilberforce Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mill Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Bathurst Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1