Crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley: statistics, rates and trends
111 crimes were recorded in Bishops Frome & Cradley in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- Types of crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- Bishops Frome & Cradley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- Population and deprivation in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- Questions about crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- About this data
111 crimes were recorded in Bishops Frome & Cradley in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 57 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishops Frome & Cradley has the 3,604th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishops Frome & Cradley | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 111 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.8 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,099 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley was highest in the year to July 2021 (167 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (99). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 111 | 35.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 119 | 38.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 99 | 31.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 147 | 47.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 122 | 39.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 167 | 53.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 141 | 45.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 157 | 50.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 161 | 52.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 5 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 18.4 | 0.54 | +2% |
| Burglary | 16 | 5.2 | 1.46 | +78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.3 | 0.15 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.6 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.6 | 0.24 | -29% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.04 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 51.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishops Frome & Cradley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishops Frome & Cradley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishops Frome & Cradley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishops Frome & Cradley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope End | 126 | 27.7 | -23% |
| Three Crosses | 110 | 32.4 | -9% |
| Bromyard West | 478 | 99.6 | +178% |
| Ledbury North | 219 | 68.3 | +91% |
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | +58% |
| Hampton | 132 | 32.6 | -9% |
| Hagley | 118 | 26.9 | -25% |
| Backbury | 138 | 39.0 | +9% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hook Lane | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Malvern Oaks Close | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Vinesend Lane | 8 |
| On or near Uplands | 4 |
| On or near A4103 | 3 |
| On or near B4220 | 3 |
| On or near Beech Close | 3 |
| On or near Birchwood Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 41.4% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 20.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 19.8% |
| Not recorded | 7 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% |
Bishops Frome & Cradley has an estimated population of 3,099. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishops Frome & Cradley sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishops Frome & Cradley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Bishops Frome & Cradley a safe place to live?
Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (16).
Is crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley was down 7% on the year before: 111 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 119 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishops Frome & Cradley?
Bishops Frome & Cradley is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bishops Frome & Cradley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.