Crime Rate in Leominster West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leominster West

The total recorded crimes in Leominster West, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leominster West crime rate of 6.98 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 West, encompassing approximately 1,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leominster West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perseverance Road with total crimes: 2
  • Far Meadow Road with total crimes: 2
  • Pierrepont Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leominster West?

To understand the safety of Leominster West, we need to analyze Leominster West 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 West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 134 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leominster West recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Leominster West had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 121 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leominster West recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leominster West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Leominster West has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 6.98 ranking 40th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Leominster West crimes were 134. The crime rate of Leominster West in 2024 was 93.49 (year) or 7.79 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leominster West were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.42 (year) or 7.04 (month) ranking 40 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leominster West)CrimesRank (Leominster West)CrimesRank (Leominster West)
Central190 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East68 2809 2907 2
Ross North27 15471 5536 3
Red Hill42 6528 3502 4
Widemarsh55 3421 6448 7
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
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

Leominster West 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 202517
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Leominster West in July 2025

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

1. Perseverance Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Far Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pierrepont Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Ginhall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Marlow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buckfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Westgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Portna Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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