Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cottingham Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Bricknell , and the 117th lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cottingham Road (HU5 4AU) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 47.9% lower than the Bricknell average (58.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2022. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cottingham Road (HU5 4AU), the main crime hotspot is near Bentley Grove. Police recorded 99 crimes here, including 74 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bricknell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Further/Higher Educational Building | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bentley Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Barrington Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Swanland Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swanland Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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