Crime Rate in Bobblestock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bobblestock

The total recorded crimes in Bobblestock, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bobblestock crime rate of 1.64 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 Bobblestock, encompassing approximately 9,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bobblestock Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brighton Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Plumpton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Chatsworth Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bobblestock?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Bobblestock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 249 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bobblestock witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Bobblestock had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 254 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bobblestock witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bobblestock Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bobblestock has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.64 ranking 31th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Bobblestock crimes were 249. The crime rate of Bobblestock in 2024 was 27.26 (year) or 2.27 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bobblestock were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.80 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bobblestock)CrimesRank (Bobblestock)CrimesRank (Bobblestock)
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
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

Bobblestock 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 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 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 (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bobblestock in July 2025

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

1. Brighton Grove (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Plumpton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grandstand Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Race Track (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Fakenham Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Haydock Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ambleside Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Tillington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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