Crime Rate in Leominster South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leominster South

The total recorded crimes in Leominster South, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leominster South crime rate of 10.22 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 Leominster South, encompassing approximately 3,524 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Leominster South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • B4361 with total crimes: 5
  • Wigmore Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Leominster South?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Leominster South reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 338 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leominster South witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leominster South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 361 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leominster South witnessed more crimes than 42 out of 52 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leominster South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leominster South has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 10.22 ranking 6th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Leominster South crimes were 338. The crime rate of Leominster South in 2024 was 95.91 (year) or 7.99 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leominster South were around 361 crimes with yearly crime rate of 102.44 (year) or 8.54 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Leominster South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20257
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 20256
December 202412
November 20245
October 202410
September 202411
August 20248
July 202414
June 202440
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Leominster South in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. B4361 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wigmore Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Quarry Bank Mews (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
5. Newlands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Mayern Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
7. Elm Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Aldermans Meadow (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Gateway Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hawthorne Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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