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 March 2025 are around 1,031 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Herefordshire, County of crime rate of 5.51 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (396) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (182) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (78) incidents (2.63% increase)
Herefordshire, County of Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Old Shop Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12

Herefordshire, County of Police Info:

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Herefordshire, County of Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (192 crimes), and the safest, Old Gore (2 crimes), is 190 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Herefordshire, County of.

Similarly, the area of Hereford Central (223 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath (7 crimes), with a difference of 216 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Herefordshire, County of.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central192
Leominster East47
Red Hill45
Mortimer42
Widemarsh39

Safest Wards:

Holmer5
Ledbury West5
Whitecross4
Hope End4
Old Gore2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hereford Central223
Leominster South76
Bromyard & Bishop's Frome72
Ross-on-Wye71
Hereford South62

Safest Areas:

Shobdon, Luston & Bodenham22
Fownhope, Tarrington & Marcle16
Hereford North East12
Hereford East12
Colwall, Cradley & Wellington Heath7

Herefordshire, County of Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (934 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (388 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 289 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202522
January 202521
December 202419
November 202430
October 202440
September 202436
August 202425
July 202432
June 202442

A total of 4434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 443.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 934 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025396
February 2025306
January 2025420
December 2024357
November 2024371
October 2024390
September 2024387
August 2024447
July 2024426
June 2024934

A total of 454 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202537
January 202547
December 202447
November 202436
October 202435
September 202444
August 202440
July 202440
June 202466

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 202410

A total of 1862 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 186.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 388 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025182
February 2025161
January 2025146
December 2024141
November 2024163
October 2024154
September 2024144
August 2024194
July 2024189
June 2024388

A total of 132 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202413
September 202411
August 202417
July 202410
June 202428

A total of 830 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202562
January 202557
December 202459
November 202484
October 202494
September 202477
August 2024102
July 202468
June 2024162

A total of 764 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202553
January 202557
December 202467
November 202474
October 202473
September 202469
August 202490
July 202474
June 2024158

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 781 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202551
January 202560
December 202480
November 202472
October 202475
September 202474
August 202490
July 202469
June 2024134

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 292 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202527
January 202524
December 202414
November 202428
October 202435
September 202425
August 202422
July 202428
June 202462

A total of 320 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202530
January 202516
December 202421
November 202426
October 202430
September 202425
August 202423
July 202432
June 202472

A total of 816 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 81.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202576
January 202572
December 202486
November 202488
October 202483
September 202476
August 202458
July 202455
June 2024144

High Crime Locations Herefordshire, County of in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
2. Old Shop Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Drugs12
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order3
5. Commercial Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
6. Hook Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9

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