Crime in Dinedor Hill: statistics, rates and trends
198 crimes were recorded in Dinedor Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dinedor Hill
- Questions about crime in Dinedor Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (86), other theft (35) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,039th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dinedor Hill | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 198 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,980 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dinedor Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (310 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (192). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 198 | 49.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 192 | 48.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 218 | 54.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 243 | 61.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 235 | 59.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 310 | 77.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 308 | 77.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 67.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 305 | 76.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dinedor Hill recorded notably more other theft (36% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (37% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 63 to 86 and other theft rose from 27 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 21.6 | 34.2 | +37% |
| Other theft | 35 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 4.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dinedor Hill; 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 Dinedor Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | -2% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +96% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -6% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +33% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +988% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -31% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +22% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +70% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Dinedor Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” and “Skylon View” (18 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Skylon View | 18 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
| On or near River View | 17 |
| On or near Grafton Lane | 16 |
| On or near The Dales | 13 |
| On or near Harris Court | 8 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 7 |
| On or near Westbury Close | 6 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 5 |
Of the 179 crimes in Dinedor Hill with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 44.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Dinedor Hill has an estimated population of 3,980 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dinedor Hill average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dinedor Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dinedor Hill a safe place to live?
Dinedor Hill recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,039th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Dinedor Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (35).
Is crime in Dinedor Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dinedor Hill was up 3% on the year before: 198 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 192 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dinedor Hill?
About 3,980 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dinedor Hill?
Dinedor Hill 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.