Crime Rate in Kerne Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kerne Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Kerne Bridge, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kerne Bridge crime rate of 40.30 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 Kerne Bridge, encompassing approximately 148 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kerne Bridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deep Dean with total crimes: 1
  • Church Pitch with total crimes: 1
  • Talybont Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Kerne Bridge?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Kerne Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 131 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kerne Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kerne Bridge had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 165 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kerne Bridge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kerne Bridge has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 40.30 ranking 45th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Kerne Bridge crimes were 131. The crime rate of Kerne Bridge in 2024 was 879.79 (year) or 73.32 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kerne Bridge were around 165 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1108.13 (year) or 92.34 (month) ranking 27 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
Red Hill45 3528 3502 4
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
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

Kerne Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary 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 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20244
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Kerne Bridge in March 2025

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

1. Deep Dean (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Church Pitch (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Talybont Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Leaping Stocks Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dean Swift Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sharman Pitch (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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