Humberside Police

Is Hull Central Safe?

Crime statistics for Hull Central. Based on official UK Police data, updated April 2026.

Last 36 months: May 2023 – April 2026 11,985 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

11,985 Crimes (last 36 months)
49.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑61% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 11,985 total crimes recorded in Hull Central

Violent Crime
4,774 39.8%
Public Order
1,405 11.7%
Shoplifting
1,033 8.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
996 8.3%
Other Theft
899 7.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
646 5.4%
Burglary
578 4.8%
Drugs
336 2.8%
Vehicle Crime
319 2.7%
Bicycle Theft
273 2.3%
Other Crime
262 2.2%
Robbery
200 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
137 1.1%
Theft from Person
127 1.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Hull Central — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hull Central safe?

Hull Central has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 5,308 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 61% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Hull Central are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Hull Central in the last 12 months?

5,308 crimes were recorded in Hull Central in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 61% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,296 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 4,774 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Hull Central?

The most common crime in Hull Central is Violent Crime, with 4,774 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 89.9% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Hull Central increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Hull Central is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 61% — from 3,296 crimes in the previous 12 months to 5,308 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Hull Central?

Hull Central has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Hull Central compare to the Humberside Police average?

Hull Central has a safety score of 4/100, while the Humberside Police force area average is 21/100. Hull Central is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Hull Central?

49.7% of crimes recorded in Hull Central resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Humberside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Hull Central?

4,774 violent crimes were recorded in Hull Central in the last 12 months — representing 89.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 646 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Hull Central last updated?

The crime data for Hull Central was last updated in April 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Hull Central with other areas?

You can compare Hull Central with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: April 2026.