Crime in Bromyard West: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Bromyard West in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bromyard West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bromyard West
- Types of crime in Bromyard West
- Bromyard West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bromyard West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bromyard West
- Demographics of Bromyard West
- Questions about crime in Bromyard West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), anti-social behaviour (88) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,352nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bromyard West | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 459 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,800 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bromyard West peaked in the year to August 2018 (553 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (340). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 459 | 95.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 376 | 78.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 340 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 485 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 476 | 99.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 550 | 114.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 523 | 109.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 478 | 99.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 553 | 115.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bromyard West recorded notably more burglary (76% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate) and other theft (45% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (26% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 45 and shoplifting rose from 20 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 45 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +114% |
| Public order | 31 | 6.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 30 | 6.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 6.2 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bromyard West; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walls (26.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bromyard West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 131 | 32.3 | -66% |
| Bishops Frome & Cradley | 120 | 38.7 | -60% |
| Three Crosses | 107 | 31.6 | -67% |
| Hope End | 134 | 29.4 | -69% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -72% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | -71% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +33% |
| Leominster North & Rural | 147 | 47.1 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Bromyard West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Frog Lane | 25 |
| On or near Cruxwell Street | 21 |
| On or near Teme Close | 21 |
| On or near Dry Thistle Close | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 19 |
| On or near Lodon Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near Milvern Close | 12 |
Of the 371 crimes in Bromyard West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
Bromyard West has an estimated population of 4,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bromyard West average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bromyard West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bromyard West a safe place to live?
Bromyard West recorded 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,352nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bromyard West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Bromyard West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bromyard West was up 22% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 376 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bromyard West?
About 4,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bromyard West?
Bromyard West 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.