Crime Rate in Mortimer: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mortimer

The total recorded crimes in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mortimer crime rate of 480.00 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 Mortimer, encompassing approximately 50 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Mortimer Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6
  • Old Shop Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

How safe is Mortimer?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Mortimer demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 237 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mortimer witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Mortimer had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 255 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Mortimer witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mortimer Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mortimer has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 480.00 ranking 17th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Mortimer crimes were 237. The crime rate of Mortimer in 2024 was 4740.00 (year) or 395.00 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mortimer were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5100.00 (year) or 425.00 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mortimer)CrimesRank (Mortimer)CrimesRank (Mortimer)
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
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
Leominster West10 40134 33121 40
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

Mortimer Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 202512
April 202526
March 202517
February 20253
January 202510
December 20247
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
April 20256
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20256
February 20257
January 20251
December 20248
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20246

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 202518
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20246
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
December 20241
October 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Mortimer in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
2. Old Shop Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
4. Kingsmeadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ongar Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Lowe Croft (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rosemary (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dark Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Forge Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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