Crime Rate in Saxon Gate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saxon Gate

The total recorded crimes in Saxon Gate, Herefordshire, County of, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saxon Gate crime rate of 1.92 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 Saxon Gate, encompassing approximately 8,320 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Saxon Gate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laycock Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Longmeadow with total crimes: 2
  • Cherry Tree Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Saxon Gate?

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

  • Relative to Herefordshire, County of:

    • In 2024, Saxon Gate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 192 crimes compared to 256.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Saxon Gate witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

    • In 2023, Saxon Gate had fewer crimes than the Herefordshire, County of average, with 247 crimes compared to 263. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Saxon Gate witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 52 other areas in the Herefordshire, County of.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Saxon Gate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Saxon Gate has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.92 ranking 30th out of 52 in the Herefordshire, County of, UK

In 2024, the total Saxon Gate crimes were 192. The crime rate of Saxon Gate in 2024 was 23.08 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saxon Gate were around 247 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.69 (year) or 2.47 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Herefordshire, County of.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saxon Gate)CrimesRank (Saxon Gate)CrimesRank (Saxon Gate)
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
Mortimer24 17237 18255 16
Bobblestock15 31249 16254 17
Kings Acre26 16198 22174 25
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

Saxon Gate 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 202514
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Saxon Gate in July 2025

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

1. Laycock Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Longmeadow (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hawthorn Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Panson Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mayne Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Ramsay Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Winston Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orchard Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mountbatten Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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