Crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley: statistics, rates and trends
120 crimes were recorded in Bishops Frome & Cradley in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bishops Frome & Cradley
- Questions about crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), burglary (16) and criminal damage and arson (8) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bishops Frome & Cradley | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 120 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,099 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley peaked in the year to August 2021 (171 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (106). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 120 | 38.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 112 | 36.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 106 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 141 | 45.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 119 | 38.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 171 | 55.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 135 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 158 | 51.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 155 | 50.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 52 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 20.3 | 34.2 | +21% |
| Burglary | 16 | 5.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishops Frome & Cradley; the highest is Bromyard West (95.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hagley, Herefordshire, County of (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishops Frome & Cradley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope End | 134 | 29.4 | -24% |
| Three Crosses | 107 | 31.6 | -19% |
| Bromyard West | 459 | 95.6 | +147% |
| Ledbury North | 222 | 69.2 | +79% |
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | +47% |
| Hampton | 131 | 32.3 | -17% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | -29% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Bishops Frome & Cradley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hook Lane” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hook Lane | 20 |
| 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 Hope House Lane | 7 |
| On or near Beech Close | 4 |
| On or near Green Lane | 4 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 4 |
| On or near Uplands | 4 |
Of the 113 crimes in Bishops Frome & Cradley with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 24.8% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 20.4% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Bishops Frome & Cradley has an estimated population of 3,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.8%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishops Frome & Cradley average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bishops Frome & Cradley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishops Frome & Cradley a safe place to live?
Bishops Frome & Cradley recorded 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,485th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (16).
Is crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishops Frome & Cradley was up 7% on the year before: 120 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 112 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishops Frome & Cradley?
About 3,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishops Frome & Cradley?
Bishops Frome & Cradley 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.