Crime in Dinedor Hill: statistics, rates and trends
194 crimes were recorded in Dinedor Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dinedor Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Dinedor Hill
- Types of crime in Dinedor Hill
- Dinedor Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dinedor Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dinedor Hill
- Population and deprivation in Dinedor Hill
- Questions about crime in Dinedor Hill
- About this data
194 crimes were recorded in Dinedor Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 83 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dinedor Hill has the 3,072nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dinedor Hill | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 194 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.7 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,980 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dinedor Hill was highest in the year to July 2020 (316 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (194). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 194 | 48.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 204 | 51.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 214 | 53.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 241 | 60.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 239 | 60.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 310 | 77.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 316 | 79.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 263 | 66.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 304 | 76.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dinedor Hill 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 other theft, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 20.9 | 0.61 | +36% |
| Other theft | 33 | 8.3 | 1.30 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +36% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.8 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.3 | 1.53 | +400% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -57% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dinedor Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dinedor Hill recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dinedor Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dinedor Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dinedor Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dinedor Hill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dinedor Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dinedor Hill recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dinedor Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dinedor Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dinedor Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dinedor Hill recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dinedor Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dinedor Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dinedor Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dinedor Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dinedor Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dinedor Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dinedor Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dinedor Hill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dinedor Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dinedor Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dinedor Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dinedor Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dinedor Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dinedor Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dinedor Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Gate | 161 | 47.1 | -3% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +100% |
| Eign Hill | 156 | 45.5 | -7% |
| Newton Farm | 339 | 68.0 | +40% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +980% |
| Aylestone Hill | 153 | 32.6 | -33% |
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | +18% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +69% |
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 Dinedor Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near River View | 18 |
| On or near Skylon View | 18 |
| On or near Grafton Lane | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near The Dales | 13 |
| On or near Harris Court | 9 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 7 |
| On or near Claremont Court | 6 |
| On or near Coldnose Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dinedor Hill 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 | 75 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 20 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 4.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% |
Dinedor Hill has an estimated population of 3,980. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dinedor Hill sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dinedor Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Dinedor Hill a safe place to live?
Dinedor Hill recorded 48.7 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 Dinedor Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (33).
Is crime in Dinedor Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dinedor Hill was down 5% on the year before: 194 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 204 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dinedor Hill?
Dinedor Hill 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 Dinedor Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.