Crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
1,917 crimes were recorded in Central, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 526.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
1,917 crimes were recorded in Central, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 526.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 707 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Central, Herefordshire, County of has the 16th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Central, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,917 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 526.4 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,642 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,917). Over the whole period it fell 39%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,917 | 526.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,067 | 567.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,246 | 616.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,367 | 649.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,983 | 819.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,241 | 615.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,561 | 703.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,953 | 810.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,149 | 864.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 161 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Central, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in bicycle theft (+71%). The largest falls were in robbery (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 707 | 194.1 | 5.67 | -0% |
| Shoplifting | 350 | 96.1 | 11.60 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 257 | 70.6 | 4.60 | -31% |
| Public order | 165 | 45.3 | 6.82 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 139 | 38.2 | 5.63 | +3% |
| Other theft | 84 | 23.1 | 3.61 | +9% |
| Drugs | 77 | 21.1 | 6.47 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 36 | 9.9 | 12.01 | +71% |
| Burglary | 24 | 6.6 | 1.86 | -23% |
| Other crime | 24 | 6.6 | 3.12 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 5.2 | 5.37 | -14% |
| Robbery | 13 | 3.6 | 2.64 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 3.6 | 2.11 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -44% |
Violence and sexual offences in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (194.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (96.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 18.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Central, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Central, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eign Hill | 156 | 45.5 | -91% |
| Widemarsh | 444 | 145.0 | -72% |
| College | 224 | 72.1 | -86% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | -84% |
| Aylestone Hill | 153 | 32.6 | -94% |
| Saxon Gate | 161 | 47.1 | -91% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | -81% |
| Holmer | 201 | 37.8 | -93% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Central, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 210 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 207 |
| On or near Nightclub | 192 |
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Hospital | 106 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 106 |
| On or near High Street | 89 |
| On or near Police Station | 69 |
| On or near Union Street | 60 |
| On or near Commercial Road | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Central, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 697 | 36.4% |
| Not recorded | 257 | 13.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 13.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 216 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 9.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 118 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Central, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,642. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Central, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Central, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 33.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 46.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Central, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Central, Herefordshire, County of recorded 526.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (350).
Is crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central, Herefordshire, County of was down 7% on the year before: 1,917 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,067 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Central, Herefordshire, County of?
Central, Herefordshire, County of is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Central, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.