Crime in Bobblestock: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Bobblestock in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bobblestock at a glance
- Crime trends in Bobblestock
- Types of crime in Bobblestock
- Bobblestock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bobblestock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bobblestock
- Demographics of Bobblestock
- Questions about crime in Bobblestock
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (84), anti-social behaviour (26), criminal damage and arson (13) and other theft (13) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,262nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bobblestock | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 175 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,918 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bobblestock peaked in the year to August 2021 (281 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 175 | 44.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 167 | 42.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 259 | 66.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 223 | 56.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 239 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 281 | 71.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 275 | 70.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 253 | 64.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 248 | 63.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 21.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bobblestock; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Aylestone Hill (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bobblestock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | 0% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +220% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -20% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +90% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +66% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1112% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +36% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Bobblestock over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Mcmahon Close | 13 |
| On or near Ambleside Drive | 12 |
| On or near Tillington Road | 12 |
| On or near Ascot Close | 8 |
| On or near Brighton Grove | 8 |
| On or near Barricombe Drive | 7 |
| On or near Chequers Close | 7 |
| On or near Highmore Street | 7 |
| On or near Ingram Avenue | 6 |
Of the 149 crimes in Bobblestock with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 19.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Bobblestock has an estimated population of 3,918 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%) and more private renting (26%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bobblestock average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bobblestock | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bobblestock a safe place to live?
Bobblestock recorded 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,262nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bobblestock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Bobblestock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bobblestock was up 5% on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 167 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bobblestock?
About 3,918 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bobblestock?
Bobblestock 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.