Crime Rate in Kings Acre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kings Acre

The total recorded crimes in Kings Acre, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kings Acre crime rate of 5.36 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 Kings Acre, encompassing approximately 4,855 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kings Acre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingestre Street with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Bennet Mead with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kings Acre?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Kings Acre demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 198 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kings Acre witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Kings Acre had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 174 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kings Acre witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kings Acre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Kings Acre has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 16th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Kings Acre crimes were 198. The crime rate of Kings Acre in 2024 was 40.78 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kings Acre were around 174 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.84 (year) or 2.99 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kings Acre)CrimesRank (Kings Acre)CrimesRank (Kings Acre)
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
Bobblestock15 31249 16254 17
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

Kings Acre 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 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 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 (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
October 20242

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
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kings Acre in July 2025

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

1. Ingestre Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Bennet Mead (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fiennes Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Trinity Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. A4110 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Welford Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Moor Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sheridan Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Warncombe Link (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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