Crime Rate in Widemarsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Widemarsh

The total recorded crimes in Widemarsh, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Widemarsh crime rate of 8.45 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 Widemarsh, encompassing approximately 6,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (220.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Widemarsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Keir Hardie Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Widemarsh?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Widemarsh reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 421 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Widemarsh witnessed more crimes than 47 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Widemarsh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 448 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Widemarsh witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Widemarsh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Widemarsh has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 3th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Widemarsh crimes were 421. The crime rate of Widemarsh in 2024 was 64.72 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Widemarsh were around 448 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.87 (year) or 5.74 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Widemarsh)CrimesRank (Widemarsh)CrimesRank (Widemarsh)
Central190 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East68 2809 2907 2
Ross North27 15471 5536 3
Red Hill42 6528 3502 4
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
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

Widemarsh 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 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202514
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202512
December 202416
November 202414
October 20247
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20255
May 202512
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20248
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20256
March 202511
February 20256
January 202510
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20254
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Widemarsh in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Keir Hardie Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Holmer Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Centurion Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glenthorne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A4103 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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