Crime in College, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
224 crimes were recorded in College, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in College, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in College, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
- College, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in College, Herefordshire, County of
- Population and deprivation in College, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
224 crimes were recorded in College, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 98 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, College, Herefordshire, County of has the 2,134th highest crime rate.
| Measure | College, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 224 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,105 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in College, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2021 (461 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (223). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 224 | 72.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 223 | 71.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 228 | 73.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 284 | 91.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 311 | 100.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 461 | 148.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 378 | 121.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 321 | 103.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 309 | 99.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in College, 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 shoplifting, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-58%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 31.6 | 0.92 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 12.2 | 1.48 | +171% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 8.1 | 0.52 | -58% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -10% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in College, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in College, Herefordshire, County of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in College, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in College, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in College, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in College, Herefordshire, County of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in College, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in College, Herefordshire, County of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in College, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in College, Herefordshire, County of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in College, Herefordshire, County of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in College, Herefordshire, County of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to College, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to College, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs College, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widemarsh | 444 | 145.0 | +101% |
| Holmer | 201 | 37.8 | -48% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +630% |
| Aylestone Hill | 153 | 32.6 | -55% |
| Eign Hill | 156 | 45.5 | -37% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +14% |
| Bobblestock | 179 | 45.7 | -37% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | -38% |
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 College, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near Regent Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Barr'S Court Road | 25 |
| On or near College Road | 18 |
| On or near Hopton Road | 14 |
| On or near Huskinsons Drive | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
| On or near Frederick Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Esmond Road | 7 |
| On or near Kings Crescent | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in College, 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 | 101 | 45.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 20.1% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
College, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,105. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in College, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | College, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.0% |
| Social rented homes | 38.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is College, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 College, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (38).
Is crime in College, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in College, Herefordshire, County of was almost unchanged on the year before: 224 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 223 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers College, Herefordshire, County of?
College, 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 College, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.