Kingston upon Hull is the largest city in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and its crime profile varies widely between districts. Hull city centre and Old Town (HU1) sit in a completely different crime environment from the western suburbs around Kirk Ella and Willerby (HU10). Knowing where a postcode falls on that spectrum matters a great deal for homebuyers, renters, and the city's student population.
This breakdown uses recent data from the official UK Police API, covering the postcode districts that fall within the Humberside Police force area.
Hull Crime at a Glance
Humberside Police covers Hull, the East Riding, and northern Lincolnshire. Within Hull, crime is concentrated in the city centre and several inner districts, while the western suburbs that spill into the East Riding record consistently low counts.
| Postcode | Area | Character | Risk level |
|---|---|---|---|
| HU1 | City centre / Old Town / Marina | Dense commercial and nightlife core | Higher |
| HU3 | West Hull / Hessle Road / Spring Bank | Inner residential, deprivation in parts | Higher |
| HU7 | Bransholme / Kingswood / Sutton | Mixed north; estate vs newer Kingswood | Medium |
| HU5 | The Avenues / Newland | Popular residential and student area | Medium |
| HU10 | Kirk Ella / Willerby / Anlaby | Affluent western suburbs | Lower |
Source: data.police.uk. Risk level is relative within the Hull area.
The Safest Parts of Hull
The most consistently low-crime postcodes sit on the western edge of the city, where Hull blends into the East Riding. Kirk Ella, Willerby and Anlaby (HU10) are predominantly owner-occupied residential suburbs with low commercial footfall and strong community ties.
Kirk Ella and Willerby in particular record some of the lowest crime counts in the area. These are low-density, high-value residential suburbs that are consistently among the most sought-after places to live near Hull.
The Avenues and Newland (HU5) are the highest-profile popular area closer to the centre. The tree-lined Avenues are a settled residential conservation area, though the wider district includes student streets near the University of Hull where burglary rises during term time.
Crime Hotspots in Hull
Hull city centre and the Old Town, covered by HU1, record some of the highest crime counts in the city. This reflects the concentration of retail, the marina, late-night venues, and a large transient population. Violence and sexual offences, public order, and theft from the person are all elevated here.
West Hull around Hessle Road and Spring Bank (HU3) has historically recorded higher vehicle crime, burglary, and anti-social behaviour, with deprivation above the national average in parts. On the northern edge, the Bransholme estate within HU7 has a more complex profile than the newer Kingswood development in the same district.
What Crime Types Dominate in Hull?
Across Humberside, violence and sexual offences consistently tops the crime category table. In Hull city centre, theft from the person and public order are significantly elevated compared to suburban districts. Vehicle crime and burglary are persistent concerns across much of the inner city.
Anti-social behaviour is notably higher in the central and inner-western districts, while the western suburbs see far lower counts.
Comparing Hull to the National Average
Hull sits above the national average for several crime categories, which is typical for a compact city with significant inner-city deprivation and a busy centre. The contrast between the inner districts and the western suburbs is the real story.
The safest suburbs compare very well with equivalent areas elsewhere. Kirk Ella and Willerby have crime profiles broadly similar to prosperous residential areas across Yorkshire.
How to Check Your Hull Postcode
District-level data gives you the broad picture. In Hull, where the difference between neighbouring streets can be significant, ward-level data tells a more useful story. A CrimeSafe report gives you 24 months of trend data, a ward-level breakdown, outcome rates, and a safety score for any Hull postcode.