Crime Rate in Ross North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ross North

The total recorded crimes in Ross North, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ross North crime rate of 4.36 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 North, encompassing approximately 6,189 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ross North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Mead with total crimes: 3
  • Three Crosses Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ross North?

To understand the safety of Ross North, we need to analyze Ross North 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 North reported a higher crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 471 crimes compared to 256. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ross North witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Ross North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 536 crimes compared to 263. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ross North witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ross North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ross North has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 15th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Ross North crimes were 471. The crime rate of Ross North in 2024 was 76.10 (year) or 6.34 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ross North were around 536 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.60 (year) or 7.22 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ross North)CrimesRank (Ross North)CrimesRank (Ross North)
Central190 12,425 12,271 1
Leominster East68 2809 2907 2
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
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

Ross North 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 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 202511
April 20257
March 202510
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202413
October 202417
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20259
May 20253
April 20257
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ross North in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. The Mead (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Three Crosses Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brookfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Springfield Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wallhouse Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Starling Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Old Tannery Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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