Total Crime Rate
27.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Western Gailes Way area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 828 local areas in Kingston upon Hull, City of .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Western Gailes Way (HU8 9EQ) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% lower than the Ings average (116.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 12.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -36.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 137.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Western Gailes Way (HU8 9EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Brent Avenue. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ings| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dart Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brent Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chelmer Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Brent Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Brent Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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