Crime in Golden Valley North: statistics, rates and trends
109 crimes were recorded in Golden Valley North in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Golden Valley North at a glance
- Crime trends in Golden Valley North
- Types of crime in Golden Valley North
- Golden Valley North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Golden Valley North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Golden Valley North
- Demographics of Golden Valley North
- Questions about crime in Golden Valley North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (61), anti-social behaviour (9) and public order (9) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,608th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Golden Valley North | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 109 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,059 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Golden Valley North peaked in the year to August 2021 (138 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (80). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 109 | 35.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 105 | 34.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 104 | 34.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 128 | 41.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 80 | 26.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 138 | 45.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 126 | 41.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 99 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 114 | 37.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (42% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 19.9 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Golden Valley North; the highest is Kington, Herefordshire, County of (54.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Credenhill, Herefordshire, County of (24.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Golden Valley North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 106 | 33.0 | -7% |
| Golden Valley South | 85 | 27.3 | -23% |
| Stoney Street | 128 | 40.5 | +14% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -30% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | +7% |
| Wormside | 158 | 40.8 | +14% |
| Kington | 175 | 54.0 | +52% |
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Golden Valley North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Palace Orchard Road” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Palace Orchard Road | 13 |
| On or near Hawthorn Rise | 8 |
| On or near Newport Street | 8 |
| On or near Lewis Way | 7 |
| On or near Lower Bazley | 7 |
| On or near Crossways | 5 |
| On or near Old Thatch Close | 5 |
| On or near Orchard Place | 5 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Green Lane | 4 |
Of the 100 crimes in Golden Valley North with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 59.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 16 | 16.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
Golden Valley North has an estimated population of 3,059 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Golden Valley North average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Golden Valley North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Golden Valley North a safe place to live?
Golden Valley North recorded 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,608th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Golden Valley North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (9).
Is crime in Golden Valley North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Golden Valley North was up 4% on the year before: 109 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Golden Valley North?
About 3,059 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Golden Valley North?
Golden Valley North 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.