Crime Rate in Herefordshire, County of: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Herefordshire, County of

The total recorded crimes in Herefordshire, County of, UK in May 2025 are around 1,100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herefordshire, County of crime rate of 5.88 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 Herefordshire, County of, encompassing approximately 187,032 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (455) incidents (5.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (-11.56% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (105) incidents (26.51% increase)
Herefordshire, County of Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Dinedor Avenue with total crimes: 14

Herefordshire, County of Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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Herefordshire, County of Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (165 crimes), and the safest, Kings Acre (5 crimes), is 160 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Herefordshire, County of.

Similarly, the area of Hereford Central (213 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lugwardine, Withington & Moreton on Lugg (11 crimes), with a difference of 202 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Herefordshire, County of.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central165
Leominster East72
Red Hill66
Widemarsh43
Newton Farm40

Safest Wards:

Golden Valley South5
Hagley5
Ledbury West5
Arrow5
Kings Acre5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hereford Central213
Leominster South102
Hereford South96
Bromyard & Bishop's Frome70
Hereford South West69

Safest Areas:

Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath21
Belmont, Madley & Clehonger21
Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham20
Golden Valley11
Lugwardine, Withington & Moreton on Lugg11

Herefordshire, County of Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (455 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (153 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (430 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (173 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (396 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (182 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 306 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 161 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (420 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 357 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (371 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (163 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (390 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (154 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (387 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (144 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (447 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (194 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 426 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 189 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 752 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 68.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202570
March 202549
February 202553
January 202557
December 202467
November 202474
October 202473
September 202469
August 202490
July 202474

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 454 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202535
March 202562
February 202537
January 202547
December 202447
November 202436
October 202435
September 202444
August 202440
July 202440

A total of 4385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 398.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 455 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025455
April 2025430
March 2025396
February 2025306
January 2025420
December 2024357
November 2024371
October 2024390
September 2024387
August 2024447
July 2024426

A total of 126 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202513
March 202515
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 202411
August 202417
July 202410

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 856 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202583
March 202565
February 202562
January 202557
December 202459
November 202484
October 202494
September 202477
August 2024102
July 202468

A total of 279 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202522
March 202527
February 202527
January 202524
December 202414
November 202428
October 202435
September 202425
August 202422
July 202428

A total of 319 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202547
March 202522
February 202522
January 202521
December 202419
November 202430
October 202440
September 202436
August 202425
July 202432

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244

A total of 298 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202526
March 202545
February 202530
January 202516
December 202421
November 202426
October 202430
September 202425
August 202423
July 202432

A total of 865 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 78.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 2025104
March 202578
February 202576
January 202572
December 202486
November 202488
October 202483
September 202476
August 202458
July 202455

A total of 790 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 71.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202549
March 202576
February 202551
January 202560
December 202480
November 202472
October 202475
September 202474
August 202490
July 202469

A total of 1800 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 163.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025153
April 2025173
March 2025182
February 2025161
January 2025146
December 2024141
November 2024163
October 2024154
September 2024144
August 2024194
July 2024189

High Crime Locations Herefordshire, County of in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting7
Public order3
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. Dinedor Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. High Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Newtown Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1

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