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 July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishops Frome & Cradley crime rate of 294.35 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishops Frome & Cradley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farriers Orchard with total crimes: 12
  • Uplands with total crimes: 6
  • Hope House Lane with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • 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 areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bishops Frome & Cradley has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 294.35 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishops Frome & Cradley)CrimesRank (Bishops Frome & Cradley)CrimesRank (Bishops Frome & Cradley)
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
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
Birch7 4787 4684 49
Sutton Walls7 4668 5197 47
Golden Valley South3 5184 4783 50
Bromyard Bringsty4 4982 4883 51
Ledbury West3 5348 5364 53

Bishops Frome & Cradley 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 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 202512
April 202515
March 202515
February 202516
January 20253
December 20243
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202421

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20258
March 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20256
February 20253
November 20245
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20253

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
September 20243

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
November 20243
September 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 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

High Crime Locations Bishops Frome & Cradley in July 2025

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

1. Farriers Orchard (Map)
Total12
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
2. Uplands (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Hope House Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. A4103 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Vinesend Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Kings Orchard (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Pixiefields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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