Crime in Aylestone Hill: statistics, rates and trends
161 crimes were recorded in Aylestone Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aylestone Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylestone Hill
- Types of crime in Aylestone Hill
- Aylestone Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylestone Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylestone Hill
- Demographics of Aylestone Hill
- Questions about crime in Aylestone Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (24) and criminal damage and arson (15) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,651st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Aylestone Hill | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 161 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,688 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aylestone Hill of any year here (161 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 51%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 161 | 34.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 171 | 36.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 211 | 45.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 245 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 294 | 62.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 340 | 72.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 335 | 71.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 289 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 326 | 69.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 5.1 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Aylestone Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylestone Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | +36% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1477% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +116% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +316% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | +5% |
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | +42% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +147% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +184% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Aylestone Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Further/Higher Educational Building” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
| On or near Grandison Rise | 11 |
| On or near Pigott Close | 11 |
| On or near Eastnor Drive | 7 |
| On or near Hatterall Close | 7 |
| On or near Watermeadow Close | 7 |
| On or near Whitehouse Way | 7 |
| On or near Elm Road | 6 |
| On or near Folly Lane | 6 |
| On or near Kentchurch Close | 6 |
Of the 137 crimes in Aylestone Hill with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 21.2% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
Aylestone Hill has an estimated population of 4,688 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylestone Hill average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylestone Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylestone Hill a safe place to live?
Aylestone Hill recorded 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,651st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylestone Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Aylestone Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylestone Hill was down 6% on the year before: 161 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 171 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylestone Hill?
About 4,688 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylestone Hill?
Aylestone Hill is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.