Crime Rate in Aylestone Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aylestone Hill

The total recorded crimes in Aylestone Hill, Herefordshire, County of, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aylestone Hill crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aylestone Hill, encompassing approximately 10,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Aylestone Hill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Watermeadow Close with total crimes: 1
  • Grandison Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Aylestone Hill?

To understand the safety of Aylestone Hill, we need to analyze Aylestone Hill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Aylestone Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 225 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Aylestone Hill witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Aylestone Hill had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 220 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Aylestone Hill witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Herefordshire, County of, Aylestone Hill has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aylestone Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Aylestone Hill has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 22th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Aylestone Hill crimes were 225. The crime rate of Aylestone Hill in 2024 was 21.89 (year) or 1.82 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aylestone Hill were around 220 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.40 (year) or 1.78 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Aylestone Hill)CrimesRank (Aylestone Hill)CrimesRank (Aylestone Hill)
Central165 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East72 2809 2907 2
Ross North28 11471 5536 3
Red Hill66 3528 3502 4
Hinton & Hunderton38 7523 4467 6
Widemarsh43 4421 6448 7
Newton Farm40 5413 7473 5
Leominster South39 6338 12361 11
Bromyard West37 8366 9410 8
Ross East31 9394 8366 10
Greyfriars30 10346 11394 9
Ledbury North19 20353 10291 13
Ledbury South21 15262 14315 12
College24 12243 17262 15
Bishops Frome & Cradley21 14294 13286 14
Holmer24 13209 21136 35
Kington9 37250 15245 19
Mortimer21 17237 18255 16
Bobblestock12 31249 16254 17
Leominster North & Rural21 16189 25213 22
Saxon Gate21 18192 24247 18
Dinedor Hill19 19218 20214 21
Eign Hill16 21196 23156 31
Kings Acre5 53198 22174 25
Wormside7 45175 26199 23
Hampton15 23139 31114 42
Weobley12 33122 39185 24
Hope End15 24150 28142 33
Three Crosses14 25114 44107 45
Hagley5 50128 35172 26
Llangarron13 26120 41132 37
Kerne Bridge8 42131 34165 27
Stoney Street13 29170 27158 30
Backbury13 27137 32148 32
Belmont Rural8 44139 30163 28
Old Gore13 2880 4981 52
Bircher8 38128 36160 29
Ross West9 35145 29117 41
Whitecross13 3076 50127 39
Castle12 32127 37106 46
Leominster West9 36134 33121 40
Credenhill8 40124 38141 34
Queenswood10 34116 43134 36
Penyard7 46103 45127 38
Birch8 3987 4684 49
Tupsley8 43121 40109 44
Bromyard Bringsty8 4182 4883 51
Golden Valley North6 47116 42112 43
Sutton Walls6 4868 5197 47
Golden Valley South5 4984 4783 50
Arrow5 5260 5285 48
Ledbury West5 5148 5364 53

Aylestone Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Aylestone Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aylestone Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Watermeadow Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
3. Grandison Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Welbeck Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cilcennin Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Pilley Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
7. Chartwell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belgravia Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Folly Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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