HU2 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HU2 8JL

HU2 8JL, Kingston upon Hull, City of has recorded a total of 251 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 181.17 per 1,000 population. This HU2 8JL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HU2 postcode area, which has experienced 99 crimes and a crime rate of 23.52 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HU2 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HU2 8JL, encompassing approximately 1385 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)

HU2 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Paragon Street with total crimes: 23
  • Jameson Street with total crimes: 19

HU2 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91181.1718.18%
Shoplifting3565.6820.69%
Criminal damage and arson2925.26123.08%
Public order2420.934.35%
Other theft1917.32137.50%
Burglary1613.71128.57%
Anti-social behaviour1311.550.00%
Other crime59.38-16.67%
Bicycle theft53.6166.67%
Robbery43.6133.33%
Possession of weapons42.89-20.00%
Drugs32.89200.00%
Theft from the person22.17-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.44-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77142.208.45%
Shoplifting2955.5820.83%
Public order2320.93-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1316.60-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson139.38-35.00%
Other theft89.38-38.46%
Burglary75.77600.00%
Other crime65.05500.00%
Possession of weapons54.33150.00%
Theft from the person53.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime43.61100.00%
Robbery32.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft32.17-62.50%
Drugs12.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71142.2010.94%
Public order2651.25-13.33%
Shoplifting2418.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson2017.32185.71%
Anti-social behaviour1814.44-18.18%
Other theft1312.99-13.33%
Bicycle theft89.38100.00%
Theft from the person65.770.00%
Robbery44.33300.00%
Vehicle crime22.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.44-33.33%
Other crime11.44-50.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Burglary10.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64141.47-28.09%
Shoplifting3246.20-13.51%
Public order3023.103.45%
Anti-social behaviour2221.650.00%
Other theft1515.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.83-58.82%
Theft from the person65.0550.00%
Bicycle theft44.33-50.00%
Burglary42.89-63.64%
Vehicle crime42.890.00%
Possession of weapons32.89200.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Drugs21.44-33.33%
Robbery11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89169.6236.92%
Shoplifting3764.2412.12%
Public order2926.7120.83%
Anti-social behaviour2220.9357.14%
Criminal damage and arson1715.8870.00%
Burglary1112.2737.50%
Other theft97.94-35.71%
Bicycle theft86.50166.67%
Vehicle crime45.77-20.00%
Theft from the person42.890.00%
Drugs32.890.00%
Possession of weapons12.170.00%
Robbery10.72-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65132.813.17%
Shoplifting3346.9222.22%
Public order2423.82-29.41%
Other theft1417.3227.27%
Anti-social behaviour1410.1116.67%
Criminal damage and arson1010.1111.11%
Burglary87.2260.00%
Vehicle crime55.77150.00%
Bicycle theft33.61-70.00%
Drugs32.17-25.00%
Robbery32.17-40.00%
Other crime22.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63132.09-3.08%
Public order3445.4778.95%
Shoplifting2724.54-32.50%
Anti-social behaviour1219.4950.00%
Other theft118.66-8.33%
Bicycle theft107.94-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson97.22125.00%
Burglary56.50400.00%
Robbery53.61150.00%
Drugs43.6133.33%
Vehicle crime22.89-66.67%
Theft from the person11.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65128.48-1.52%
Shoplifting4046.9221.21%
Public order1928.87-20.83%
Other theft1213.7171.43%
Bicycle theft118.6657.14%
Anti-social behaviour87.94-38.46%
Vehicle crime65.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.33-55.56%
Theft from the person42.89-33.33%
Drugs32.8950.00%
Robbery22.17-50.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Burglary11.44-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66129.923.12%
Shoplifting3347.6457.14%
Public order2423.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1317.32116.67%
Criminal damage and arson99.380.00%
Bicycle theft76.50-36.36%
Other theft75.05-36.36%
Theft from the person65.0550.00%
Robbery44.330.00%
Vehicle crime32.8950.00%
Burglary32.1750.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Drugs21.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64116.2112.28%
Shoplifting2146.20-32.26%
Public order1615.16-48.39%
Bicycle theft1111.5557.14%
Other theft117.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson97.94-30.77%
Drugs86.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.7720.00%
Robbery44.33-33.33%
Theft from the person42.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.89-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.440.00%
Burglary21.44-50.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57131.37-38.04%
Public order3141.1455.00%
Shoplifting3122.38-20.51%
Criminal damage and arson1322.388.33%
Other theft99.38-10.00%
Theft from the person86.50166.67%
Bicycle theft75.7740.00%
Robbery65.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.330.00%
Drugs53.61-16.67%
Burglary43.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.89200.00%
Possession of weapons22.17100.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92145.800.00%
Shoplifting3966.410.00%
Public order2028.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.440.00%
Other theft108.660.00%
Drugs67.220.00%
Burglary54.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.610.00%
Bicycle theft53.610.00%
Theft from the person33.610.00%
Robbery22.170.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 864 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
July 202477
June 202471
May 202464
April 202489
March 202465
February 202463
January 202465
December 202366
November 202364
October 202357
September 202392

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 152 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202413
June 202420
May 20247
April 202417
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20248
June 202413
May 202415
April 20249
March 202414
February 202411
January 202412
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202423
June 202426
May 202430
April 202429
March 202424
February 202434
January 202419
December 202324
November 202316
October 202331
September 202320

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202418
May 202422
April 202422
March 202414
February 202412
January 20248
December 202313
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 381 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202429
June 202424
May 202432
April 202437
March 202433
February 202427
January 202440
December 202333
November 202321
October 202331
September 202339

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total30
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Paragon Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Jameson Street
    Total19
    Burglary7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Paragon Square
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. South Street
    Total13
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 7. New Cross Street
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ferensway
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
  • 10. Pryme Street
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 11. King Edward Street
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Savile Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Story Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Savile Court
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Sylvester Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kilburn Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Russell Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 20. Union Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 21. Queens Dock Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 22. Dock Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Rodney Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wright Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Quay Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Bourne Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sykes Street
    Total1
    Other theft1