Crime Rate in Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hampton crime rate of 0.75 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 Hampton, encompassing approximately 19,957 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Burying Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hereford Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hampton?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Hampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 139 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Hampton had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 114 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hampton recorded fewer crimes than 41 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hampton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hampton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 0.75 ranking 23th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Hampton crimes were 139. The crime rate of Hampton in 2024 was 15.58 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hampton were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 42 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)CrimesRank (Hampton)
Central165 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East72 2809 2907 2
Ross North28 11471 5536 3
Red Hill66 3528 3502 4
Hinton & Hunderton38 7523 4467 6
Widemarsh43 4421 6448 7
Newton Farm40 5413 7473 5
Leominster South39 6338 12361 11
Bromyard West37 8366 9410 8
Ross East31 9394 8366 10
Greyfriars30 10346 11394 9
Ledbury North19 20353 10291 13
Ledbury South21 15262 14315 12
College24 12243 17262 15
Bishops Frome & Cradley21 14294 13286 14
Holmer24 13209 21136 35
Kington9 37250 15245 19
Mortimer21 17237 18255 16
Bobblestock12 31249 16254 17
Leominster North & Rural21 16189 25213 22
Saxon Gate21 18192 24247 18
Aylestone Hill15 22225 19220 20
Dinedor Hill19 19218 20214 21
Eign Hill16 21196 23156 31
Kings Acre5 53198 22174 25
Wormside7 45175 26199 23
Weobley12 33122 39185 24
Hope End15 24150 28142 33
Three Crosses14 25114 44107 45
Hagley5 50128 35172 26
Llangarron13 26120 41132 37
Kerne Bridge8 42131 34165 27
Stoney Street13 29170 27158 30
Backbury13 27137 32148 32
Belmont Rural8 44139 30163 28
Old Gore13 2880 4981 52
Bircher8 38128 36160 29
Ross West9 35145 29117 41
Whitecross13 3076 50127 39
Castle12 32127 37106 46
Leominster West9 36134 33121 40
Credenhill8 40124 38141 34
Queenswood10 34116 43134 36
Penyard7 46103 45127 38
Birch8 3987 4684 49
Tupsley8 43121 40109 44
Bromyard Bringsty8 4182 4883 51
Golden Valley North6 47116 42112 43
Sutton Walls6 4868 5197 47
Golden Valley South5 4984 4783 50
Arrow5 5260 5285 48
Ledbury West5 5148 5364 53

Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20255
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20243

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Hampton in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Burying Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Hereford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ladywell Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. High Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. The Crest (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Worcester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. England'S Field (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Worcester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Worcester Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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