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 May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ross East crime rate of 4.17 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Ross East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Chapel Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital 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 areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • 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 areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ross East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 4.17 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ross East)CrimesRank (Ross East)CrimesRank (Ross East)
Central165 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East72 2809 2907 2
Ross North28 11471 5536 3
Red Hill66 3528 3502 4
Hinton & Hunderton38 7523 4467 6
Widemarsh43 4421 6448 7
Newton Farm40 5413 7473 5
Leominster South39 6338 12361 11
Bromyard West37 8366 9410 8
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

Ross East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20246
November 202416
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 202413
July 202411
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Chapel Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Corpus Christi Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Smallbrook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Broad Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Market Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Tudor Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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