Crime Rate in Bobblestock: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bobblestock

The total recorded crimes in Bobblestock, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bobblestock crime rate of 1.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) 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,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Cheltenham Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Doncaster Avenue with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Bobblestock has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 32th 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.

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
Bishops Frome & Cradley27 11294 13286 14
Ledbury South23 14262 14315 12
College19 18243 17262 15
Kington15 20250 15245 19
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

Bobblestock Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 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 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 202513
December 20245
November 20244
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 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
January 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Bobblestock in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Cheltenham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Doncaster Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Chatsworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Aintree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haydock Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barricombe Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Redcar Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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