Crime Rate in Red Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Red Hill

The total recorded crimes in Red Hill, Herefordshire, County of, UK in May 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Red Hill crime rate of 7.09 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 Red Hill, encompassing approximately 9,306 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Red Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dinedor Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Home Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Saddlers Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Red Hill?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Red Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 528 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Red Hill witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Red Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 502 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Red Hill witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Red Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Red Hill has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 7.09 ranking 3th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Red Hill crimes were 528. The crime rate of Red Hill in 2024 was 56.73 (year) or 4.73 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Red Hill were around 502 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.94 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Red Hill)CrimesRank (Red Hill)CrimesRank (Red Hill)
Central165 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East72 2809 2907 2
Ross North28 11471 5536 3
Hinton & Hunderton38 7523 4467 6
Widemarsh43 4421 6448 7
Newton Farm40 5413 7473 5
Leominster South39 6338 12361 11
Bromyard West37 8366 9410 8
Ross East31 9394 8366 10
Greyfriars30 10346 11394 9
Ledbury North19 20353 10291 13
Ledbury South21 15262 14315 12
College24 12243 17262 15
Bishops Frome & Cradley21 14294 13286 14
Holmer24 13209 21136 35
Kington9 37250 15245 19
Mortimer21 17237 18255 16
Bobblestock12 31249 16254 17
Leominster North & Rural21 16189 25213 22
Saxon Gate21 18192 24247 18
Aylestone Hill15 22225 19220 20
Dinedor Hill19 19218 20214 21
Eign Hill16 21196 23156 31
Kings Acre5 53198 22174 25
Wormside7 45175 26199 23
Hampton15 23139 31114 42
Weobley12 33122 39185 24
Hope End15 24150 28142 33
Three Crosses14 25114 44107 45
Hagley5 50128 35172 26
Llangarron13 26120 41132 37
Kerne Bridge8 42131 34165 27
Stoney Street13 29170 27158 30
Backbury13 27137 32148 32
Belmont Rural8 44139 30163 28
Old Gore13 2880 4981 52
Bircher8 38128 36160 29
Ross West9 35145 29117 41
Whitecross13 3076 50127 39
Castle12 32127 37106 46
Leominster West9 36134 33121 40
Credenhill8 40124 38141 34
Queenswood10 34116 43134 36
Penyard7 46103 45127 38
Birch8 3987 4684 49
Tupsley8 43121 40109 44
Bromyard Bringsty8 4182 4883 51
Golden Valley North6 47116 42112 43
Sutton Walls6 4868 5197 47
Golden Valley South5 4984 4783 50
Arrow5 5260 5285 48
Ledbury West5 5148 5364 53

Red Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 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 (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202519
March 202520
February 20258
January 202525
December 202412
November 202411
October 202431
September 202418
August 202412
July 202418
June 202454
May 202422

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202513
February 20254
January 20253
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 202411
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20246
October 20241
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20251
February 20252
November 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242

High Crime Locations Red Hill in May 2025

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

1. Dinedor Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Public order1
2. Home Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
3. Saddlers Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Fallowfield Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Boycott Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Hopyards (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Dulas Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Hunderton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cider Press Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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