Crime Rate in Birch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birch

The total recorded crimes in Birch, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birch crime rate of 48.58 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 Birch, encompassing approximately 144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Birch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Bush Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Tump Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Southwell Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Birch?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Birch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 87 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birch recorded fewer crimes than 45 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Birch had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 84 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birch recorded fewer crimes than 48 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birch has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 48.58 ranking 47th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Birch crimes were 87. The crime rate of Birch in 2024 was 860.51 (year) or 71.71 (month) ranking it 46 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birch were around 84 crimes with yearly crime rate of 735.60 (year) or 61.30 (month) ranking 49 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birch)CrimesRank (Birch)CrimesRank (Birch)
Central190 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East68 2809 2907 2
Ross North27 15471 5536 3
Red Hill42 6528 3502 4
Widemarsh55 3421 6448 7
Hinton & Hunderton41 7523 4467 6
Bromyard West47 4366 9410 8
Newton Farm32 11413 7473 5
Leominster South43 5338 12361 11
Ross East30 13394 8366 10
Bishops Frome & Cradley37 8294 13286 14
Greyfriars28 14346 11394 9
Ledbury South36 9262 14315 12
Ledbury North33 10353 10291 13
Leominster North & Rural30 12189 25213 22
College22 19243 17262 15
Kington9 41250 15245 19
Mortimer24 17237 18255 16
Bobblestock15 31249 16254 17
Kings Acre26 16198 22174 25
Saxon Gate16 30192 24247 18
Dinedor Hill22 18218 20214 21
Aylestone Hill18 25225 19220 20
Weobley21 20122 39185 24
Holmer17 27209 21136 35
Ross West21 21145 29117 41
Kerne Bridge20 22131 34165 27
Wormside12 36175 26199 23
Eign Hill19 23196 23156 31
Hope End19 24150 28142 33
Hagley12 35128 35172 26
Stoney Street17 26170 27158 30
Belmont Rural14 33139 30163 28
Whitecross16 2876 50127 39
Bircher4 50128 36160 29
Castle16 29127 37106 46
Hampton11 37139 31114 42
Backbury15 32137 32148 32
Leominster West10 40134 33121 40
Credenhill8 45124 38141 34
Llangarron13 34120 41132 37
Queenswood3 52116 43134 36
Penyard8 44103 45127 38
Old Gore10 3880 4981 52
Arrow10 3960 5285 48
Tupsley9 42121 40109 44
Golden Valley North5 48116 42112 43
Three Crosses8 43114 44107 45
Sutton Walls7 4668 5197 47
Golden Valley South3 5184 4783 50
Bromyard Bringsty4 4982 4883 51
Ledbury West3 5348 5364 53

Birch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Birch in July 2025

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

1. Holly Bush Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tump Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Southwell Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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