Total Crime Rate
19.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheeldale Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 98 local areas in Ings , and the 54th 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 Wheeldale Close (HU8 9TW) in the last 12 months was 19.2 per 1,000 residents and was 83.6% lower than the Ings average (116.5 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wheeldale Close (HU8 9TW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rufforth Garth, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Astral Way (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ings| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park Walk | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Housemartin Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albert Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St James Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Albert Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Astral Close | Under investigation |
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