HU2 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HU2 8BQ

HU2 8BQ, Kingston upon Hull, City of has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.63 per 1,000 population. This HU2 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HU2 postcode area, which has experienced 86 crimes and a crime rate of 20.43 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HU2 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HU2 8BQ, encompassing approximately 1278 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HU2 8BQ area, explore the HU2 8BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-12.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)

HU2 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Edward Street with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Savile Court with total crimes: 10

HU2 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4187.63-12.77%
Shoplifting1632.0877.78%
Public order1112.52-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson118.61-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.61-53.33%
Burglary55.48400.00%
Possession of weapons43.910.00%
Other theft43.13-42.86%
Other crime33.1350.00%
Theft from the person32.3550.00%
Bicycle theft32.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Robbery11.56-75.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4793.8962.07%
Anti-social behaviour1536.77-6.25%
Public order1411.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1210.95500.00%
Shoplifting99.39-59.09%
Other theft77.0416.67%
Robbery45.480.00%
Bicycle theft43.13300.00%
Other crime23.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-50.00%
Theft from the person21.560.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Burglary10.78-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2979.80-39.58%
Shoplifting2222.694.76%
Anti-social behaviour1617.2145.45%
Public order1612.526.67%
Other theft612.5250.00%
Vehicle crime44.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-75.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Burglary21.56-77.78%
Bicycle theft11.56-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48104.0645.45%
Shoplifting2137.565.00%
Public order1516.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour1111.740.00%
Burglary98.61125.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.04-20.00%
Bicycle theft86.26166.67%
Other theft46.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime33.13-25.00%
Theft from the person22.350.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3382.9313.79%
Shoplifting2025.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour1115.6537.50%
Criminal damage and arson108.61100.00%
Public order107.82-37.50%
Other theft87.8260.00%
Vehicle crime46.26100.00%
Burglary43.1333.33%
Bicycle theft33.13-57.14%
Drugs22.350.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2971.98-12.12%
Public order1622.696.67%
Shoplifting1412.52-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour810.9560.00%
Bicycle theft76.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.4866.67%
Other theft53.910.00%
Burglary33.91200.00%
Vehicle crime22.35-66.67%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3377.4622.22%
Shoplifting2325.8243.75%
Public order1518.0066.67%
Vehicle crime611.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6925.00%
Bicycle theft53.9125.00%
Other theft53.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.91-50.00%
Burglary12.35-50.00%
Robbery10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2765.72-27.03%
Shoplifting1621.1233.33%
Public order912.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-20.00%
Bicycle theft43.13-50.00%
Other theft43.13-50.00%
Theft from the person43.13100.00%
Robbery33.1350.00%
Vehicle crime32.35200.00%
Burglary22.350.00%
Other crime21.56100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3777.4648.00%
Shoplifting1228.95-20.00%
Public order99.39-50.00%
Other theft87.0460.00%
Bicycle theft86.2633.33%
Drugs66.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6966.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.91-54.55%
Robbery23.91-50.00%
Burglary21.56-60.00%
Theft from the person21.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2580.59-56.14%
Public order1819.56100.00%
Shoplifting1514.08-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson1111.7437.50%
Bicycle theft68.61500.00%
Burglary54.6925.00%
Other theft53.91-16.67%
Theft from the person43.91300.00%
Robbery43.13300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1350.00%
Drugs22.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Other crime11.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5789.9854.05%
Shoplifting2644.6052.94%
Public order920.34-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson87.0460.00%
Other theft66.26-25.00%
Burglary44.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.13-60.00%
Theft from the person11.56-66.67%
Robbery10.78-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.78-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3790.76-2.63%
Public order1928.9511.76%
Shoplifting1714.87-15.00%
Burglary813.30100.00%
Other theft86.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.2625.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9166.67%
Robbery53.91150.00%
Other crime43.910.00%
Theft from the person33.13200.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Bicycle theft21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3879.800.00%
Shoplifting2029.730.00%
Public order1715.650.00%
Other theft513.300.00%
Other crime43.910.00%
Burglary43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.130.00%
Robbery22.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 481 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202447
May 202429
April 202448
March 202433
February 202429
January 202433
December 202327
November 202337
October 202325
September 202357
August 202337
July 202338

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202416
April 202415
March 202410
February 202416
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202318
September 20239
August 202319
July 202317

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202412
May 20242
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 202311
September 20238
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202415
May 202416
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20249
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20236
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 20249
May 202422
April 202421
March 202420
February 202414
January 202423
December 202316
November 202312
October 202315
September 202326
August 202317
July 202320

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HU2 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Edward Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Savile Court
    Total10
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Story Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Jameson Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. New Cross Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Quay Street
    Total3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. New George Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Charterhouse
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kilburn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Savile Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Queens Dock Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dock Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Alfred Gelder Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bourne Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charlotte Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sylvester Square
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Worship Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Aldbro' Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Caroline Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Blake Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Russell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Marlborough Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Reform Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Little Reed Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 30. Egginton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1