Crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
106 crimes were recorded in Castle, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- Castle, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (46), criminal damage and arson (14) and other theft (14) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Castle, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 106 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.0 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,212 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2022 (120 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (88). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 106 | 33.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 108 | 33.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 114 | 35.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 110 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 120 | 37.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 102 | 31.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 104 | 32.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 88 | 27.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 93 | 29.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 6 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 3 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 14.3 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castle, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Kington, Herefordshire, County of (54.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Credenhill, Herefordshire, County of (24.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castle, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kington | 175 | 54.0 | +64% |
| Golden Valley North | 109 | 35.6 | +8% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | +15% |
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -24% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -25% |
| Stoney Street | 128 | 40.5 | +23% |
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -11% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +36% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Castle, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Road” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Road | 11 |
| On or near Millstream Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Gypsy Lane | 6 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 6 |
| On or near Lady Gardens | 5 |
| On or near Newchurch Road | 5 |
| On or near Ailey Lane | 4 |
| On or near Ashcroft | 4 |
| On or near Bells Orchard | 4 |
| On or near Eastfield | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 98 crimes in Castle, Herefordshire, County of with one. The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 26.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Castle, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (5.8%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castle, Herefordshire, County of average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Castle, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castle, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Castle, Herefordshire, County of recorded 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,689th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (14).
Is crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castle, Herefordshire, County of was down 2% on the year before: 106 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 108 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castle, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castle, Herefordshire, County of?
Castle, Herefordshire, County of 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.