Crime Rate in Kington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kington

The total recorded crimes in Kington, Herefordshire, County of, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kington crime rate of 2.95 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 Kington, encompassing approximately 3,050 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Kington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Owens Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Park Green with total crimes: 1
  • Markwick Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kington?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Kington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 250 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Kington witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Kington had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 245 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kington witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kington has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 37th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Kington crimes were 250. The crime rate of Kington in 2024 was 108.19 (year) or 9.02 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kington were around 245 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.77 (year) or 9.48 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kington)CrimesRank (Kington)CrimesRank (Kington)
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
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
Hampton15 23139 31114 42
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

Kington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 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 (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20249
October 202414
September 202411
August 202412
July 202411
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
February 20252
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kington in May 2025

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

1. Owens Yard (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Park Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Markwick Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
4. Kingswood Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Morgans Orchard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Common Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Montfort Fields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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