Crime Rate in Red Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Red Hill

The total recorded crimes in Red Hill, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Red Hill crime rate of 4.84 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 Red Hill, encompassing approximately 9,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Red Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Monnow Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Kemble Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Red Hill?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Red Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 528 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Red Hill witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Red Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 502 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Red Hill witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 52 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Red Hill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Red Hill has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 3th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Red Hill crimes were 528. The crime rate of Red Hill in 2024 was 56.73 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Red Hill were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.94 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)CrimesRank (Herefordshire, County of)
Central192 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East47 2809 2907 2
Ross North36 7471 5536 3
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

Red Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 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 (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 202525
December 202412
November 202411
October 202431
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202454
May 202422
April 202419

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Red Hill in March 2025

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

1. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Monnow Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. Kemble Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Merestone Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Hunderton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Red Hill Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bailey Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Frome Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Green Croft (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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