Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre are celebrating after both venues have officially been awarded a top-tier 5‑Star rating from Licensing SAVI, recognising their ongoing commitment to creating safe, secure and welcoming spaces for audiences, staff and the wider community.
Licensing SAVI is part of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives – a national, not‑for‑profit organisation owned by the Police Service – and its accreditation is widely respected across the UK. Achieving the full five stars is no small feat, and it reflects just how seriously the venues take safety and high‑quality customer experience.
The assessment is designed to help venues meet the standards of the Licensing Act 2003 and its core objectives: reducing crime and disorder, preventing public nuisance, protecting children from harm and ensuring public safety. There’s even extra guidance on wider security topics, including counter‑terrorism preparedness.
Licensing SAVI is the first police‑backed award of its kind, developed with the Home Office and supported by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and Project Servator. Research from Telford shows just how effective the initiative can be, with accredited venues seeing a 24% drop in violence with injury and a 17.9% reduction in reported incidents.
By meeting the highest criteria across risk management, staff training and customer welfare, Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre now sit among the safest and most trusted entertainment venues in the UK. A well‑deserved accolade for two of the city’s cultural cornerstones.