Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 192 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.20 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (29.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (29.03% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (100.00% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Commercial Road with total crimes: 10

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 2,425 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 2,271 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 52 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central has recorded 192 crimes with crime rate of 0.11 ranking 1th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 2,425. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)
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
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 468 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202531
January 202527
December 202444
November 202432
October 202428
September 202426
August 202434
July 202439
June 202484
May 202437
April 202446

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 20248
August 202414
July 202410
June 202428
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202516
December 202415
November 202415
October 202421
September 202420
August 202416
July 202414
June 202428
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 202411
November 20245
October 202411
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 331 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202526
January 202519
December 202420
November 202425
October 202432
September 202434
August 202437
July 202429
June 202454
May 202420
April 202413

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202547
January 202564
December 202458
November 202454
October 202446
September 202461
August 202489
July 202464
June 2024118
May 202459
April 202490

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202420
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Central in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Commercial Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
4. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. B4359 (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bewell Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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