Crime in College, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
230 crimes were recorded in College, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of College, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in College, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (97), shoplifting (41) and anti-social behaviour (28) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,060th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | College, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 230 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.1 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,105 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in College, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2021 (450 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (215). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 230 | 74.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 215 | 69.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 237 | 76.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 278 | 89.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 312 | 100.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 450 | 144.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 390 | 125.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 323 | 104.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 304 | 97.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, College, Herefordshire, County of recorded notably more shoplifting (56% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (41% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 83 to 97, while anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 13.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 9.0 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than College, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Aylestone Hill (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs College, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +93% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -52% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +631% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -54% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -37% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +14% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | -40% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 78% of the crime recorded in College, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (48).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 48 |
| On or near Barr'S Court Road | 27 |
| On or near Regent Gardens | 27 |
| On or near College Road | 18 |
| On or near Hopton Road | 15 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Huskinsons Drive | 11 |
| On or near Frederick Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Esmond Road | 7 |
| On or near Alexandra Avenue | 6 |
Of the 202 crimes in College, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 28 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 97 | 48.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
College, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,105 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (39%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and less home ownership (43%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up College, Herefordshire, County of average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | College, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is College, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
College, Herefordshire, County of recorded 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,060th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in College, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (41).
Is crime in College, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in College, Herefordshire, County of was up 7% on the year before: 230 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 215 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of College, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,105 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers College, Herefordshire, County of?
College, 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.