Crime in Eign Hill: statistics, rates and trends
160 crimes were recorded in Eign Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Eign Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Eign Hill
- Types of crime in Eign Hill
- Eign Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Eign Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Eign Hill
- Demographics of Eign Hill
- Questions about crime in Eign Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (17) and shoplifting (13) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Eign Hill | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 160 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,426 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Eign Hill peaked in the year to August 2021 (221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (141). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 160 | 46.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 144 | 42.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 182 | 53.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 182 | 53.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 182 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 221 | 64.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 190 | 55.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 191 | 55.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 141 | 41.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (34% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 57 to 77.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 3.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Eign 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 Eign Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -26% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1059% |
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | +5% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +59% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +206% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +109% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +82% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Eign Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eign Road” and “Ledbury Road” (11 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eign Road | 11 |
| On or near Ledbury Road | 11 |
| On or near Hampton Street | 10 |
| On or near Ledbury Court | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Portfield Street | 9 |
| On or near Nightingale Way | 8 |
| On or near Backbury Road | 6 |
| On or near Foley Street | 6 |
| On or near Old Eign Hill | 6 |
Of the 143 crimes in Eign Hill with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 44 | 30.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 23.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 2.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Eign Hill has an estimated population of 3,426 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Eign Hill average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Eign Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Eign Hill a safe place to live?
Eign Hill recorded 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,158th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Eign Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Eign Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eign Hill was up 11% on the year before: 160 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 144 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Eign Hill?
About 3,426 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Eign Hill?
Eign 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.