Total Crime Rate
95.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kesteven Way area has the 21st highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Kingswood , and the 410th highest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Kesteven Way (HU7 3EJ) in the last 12 months was 95.6 per 1,000 residents and was 25.9% higher than the Kingswood average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 64.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kesteven Way (HU7 3EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Saddleworth Close. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kingswood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grantham Avenue | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dulverton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarrington Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harlequin Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jasmine Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Jasmine Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Saddleworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Saddleworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Gypsy Moth Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rauceby Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rauceby Close | Under investigation |
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