Crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
1,972 crimes were recorded in Central, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 541.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- Central, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Central, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (744), shoplifting (344) and anti-social behaviour (265) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 16th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Central, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,972 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 541.5 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,642 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of of any year here (1,972 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,972 | 541.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,013 | 552.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,284 | 627.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,297 | 630.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,918 | 801.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,285 | 627.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,606 | 715.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,933 | 805.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,141 | 862.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 216 |
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 138 |
| April 2026 | 153 |
| March 2026 | 168 |
| February 2026 | 138 |
| January 2026 | 157 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 165 |
| October 2025 | 175 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
Compared with England and Wales, Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded notably more bicycle theft (11.6 times the national rate), shoplifting (11.2 times the national rate) and public order (7.3 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 24 to 35, while anti-social behaviour fell from 362 to 265 and burglary fell from 31 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 744 | 204.3 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 344 | 94.5 | 8.5 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 265 | 72.8 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 177 | 48.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 144 | 39.5 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 84 | 23.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 74 | 20.3 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 9.6 | 0.8 | +46% |
| Burglary | 23 | 6.3 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 21 | 5.8 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 17 | 4.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 3.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Central, Herefordshire, County of has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -91% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | -74% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | -86% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | -84% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -94% |
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | -91% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | -82% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -93% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Central, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (211).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 211 |
| On or near Nightclub | 205 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 198 |
| On or near Parking Area | 120 |
| On or near Hospital | 119 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near High Street | 93 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 68 |
| On or near Police Station | 68 |
| On or near Union Street | 65 |
Of the 1,707 crimes in Central, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 265 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 690 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 261 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 15.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 194 | 11.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 130 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 88 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Central, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,642 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and less home ownership (33%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Central, Herefordshire, County of average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Central, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 46.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Central, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 541.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 16th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 744 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (344).
Is crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of was down 2% on the year before: 1,972 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,013 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Central, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,642 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Central, Herefordshire, County of?
Central, 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.