Crime Rate in Greyfriars: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greyfriars

The total recorded crimes in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greyfriars crime rate of 1.39 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 Greyfriars, encompassing approximately 20,141 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greyfriars Crime Hotspots

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

  • Railway Mews with total crimes: 8
  • Ryelands Street with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Greyfriars?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Greyfriars reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 346 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Greyfriars witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Greyfriars experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 394 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Greyfriars witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greyfriars Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Greyfriars has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 1.39 ranking 14th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Greyfriars crimes were 346. The crime rate of Greyfriars in 2024 was 24.48 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greyfriars were around 394 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.56 (year) or 1.63 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greyfriars)CrimesRank (Greyfriars)CrimesRank (Greyfriars)
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
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

Greyfriars 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202512
April 202511
March 202514
February 202517
January 202513
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 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
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Greyfriars in July 2025

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

1. Railway Mews (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Ryelands Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Cross Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Foxwhelp Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grimmer Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Breinton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Greyfriars Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Friars Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Scholars Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chandos Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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