Crime Rate in Ross East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ross East

The total recorded crimes in Ross East, Herefordshire, County of, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ross East crime rate of 2.96 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 Ross East, encompassing approximately 7,439 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ross East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Purland with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ross East?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Ross East reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 394 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ross East witnessed more crimes than 45 out of 52 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ross East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 366 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ross East witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 52 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ross East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ross East has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 15th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Ross East crimes were 394. The crime rate of Ross East in 2024 was 52.96 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ross East were around 366 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.20 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking 10 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
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

Ross East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 202416
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 202412

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 202413
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ross East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Purland (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ryefield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. The Chase Dales (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Corpus Christi Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Grammar School Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Millpond Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Market Place (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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