Crime Rate in Bishops Frome & Cradley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley

The total recorded crimes in Bishops Frome & Cradley, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishops Frome & Cradley crime rate of 214.80 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 Bishops Frome & Cradley, encompassing approximately 125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishops Frome & Cradley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hook Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bishops Frome & Cradley?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Bishops Frome & Cradley reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 294 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishops Frome & Cradley witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishops Frome & Cradley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 286 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishops Frome & Cradley witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 52 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Herefordshire, County of, Bishops Frome & Cradley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bishops Frome & Cradley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishops Frome & Cradley has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 214.80 ranking 11th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Bishops Frome & Cradley crimes were 294. The crime rate of Bishops Frome & Cradley in 2024 was 2338.90 (year) or 194.91 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishops Frome & Cradley were around 286 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2275.26 (year) or 189.60 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)
Central192 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East47 2809 2907 2
Ross North36 7471 5536 3
Red Hill45 3528 3502 4
Hinton & Hunderton28 10523 4467 6
Mortimer42 4237 18255 16
Newton Farm34 8413 7473 5
Widemarsh39 5421 6448 7
Leominster South36 6338 12361 11
Bromyard West31 9366 9410 8
Ross East22 15394 8366 10
Greyfriars25 13346 11394 9
Ledbury North25 12353 10291 13
Ledbury South23 14262 14315 12
College19 18243 17262 15
Kington15 20250 15245 19
Bobblestock11 32249 16254 17
Dinedor Hill21 16218 20214 21
Belmont Rural19 17139 30163 28
Saxon Gate16 19192 24247 18
Aylestone Hill10 35225 19220 20
Holmer5 49209 21136 35
Golden Valley North15 21116 42112 43
Leominster North & Rural12 26189 25213 22
Kings Acre10 34198 22174 25
Hagley15 22128 35172 26
Wormside12 29175 26199 23
Eign Hill6 44196 23156 31
Three Crosses14 23114 44107 45
Weobley9 37122 39185 24
Ross West13 24145 29117 41
Llangarron13 25120 41132 37
Kerne Bridge6 45131 34165 27
Stoney Street12 27170 27158 30
Hope End4 52150 28142 33
Bircher12 28128 36160 29
Queenswood11 30116 43134 36
Hampton11 31139 31114 42
Backbury9 36137 32148 32
Leominster West6 43134 33121 40
Golden Valley South10 3384 4783 50
Credenhill7 40124 38141 34
Castle7 42127 37106 46
Penyard8 38103 45127 38
Whitecross4 5176 50127 39
Birch8 3987 4684 49
Tupsley5 48121 40109 44
Sutton Walls7 4168 5197 47
Arrow5 4660 5285 48
Bromyard Bringsty5 4782 4883 51
Old Gore2 5380 4981 52
Ledbury West5 5048 5364 53

Bishops Frome & Cradley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (42 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202516
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202421
July 20241
June 202442
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
September 20243
July 20249

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bishops Frome & Cradley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishops Frome & Cradley postcode area is presented below.

1. Hook Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hope House Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Birchwood Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Oaklands (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Malvern Oaks Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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