Crime in Golden Valley South: statistics, rates and trends
85 crimes were recorded in Golden Valley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 49% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Golden Valley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Golden Valley South
- Types of crime in Golden Valley South
- Golden Valley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Golden Valley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Golden Valley South
- Demographics of Golden Valley South
- Questions about crime in Golden Valley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (33), other theft (15) and burglary (11) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,829th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Golden Valley South | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 85 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +49% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,113 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Golden Valley South peaked in the year to August 2018 (123 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (57). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 85 | 27.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 57 | 18.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 70 | 22.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 96 | 30.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 108 | 34.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 109 | 35.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 102 | 32.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 108 | 34.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 123 | 39.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 3 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 6 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 23 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 10.6 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Golden Valley South; the highest is Red Hill (97.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Birch (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Golden Valley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wormside | 158 | 40.8 | +49% |
| Stoney Street | 128 | 40.5 | +48% |
| Golden Valley North | 109 | 35.6 | +30% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -28% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +122% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -9% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +142% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +257% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Golden Valley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elmdale” (8).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elmdale | 8 |
| On or near Bridge Farm | 7 |
| On or near Vowchurch Common | 5 |
| On or near Hill Lane | 4 |
| On or near Penyrhwiau | 4 |
| On or near Cwmcoched | 3 |
| On or near Lower House Road | 3 |
| On or near Oakbrook Close | 3 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 3 |
| On or near Perthi-Bach Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 82 crimes in Golden Valley South with one. The 3 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 32 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 21 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Golden Valley South has an estimated population of 3,113 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less social housing (6.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Golden Valley South average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Golden Valley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Golden Valley South a safe place to live?
Golden Valley South recorded 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,829th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Golden Valley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 33 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (15).
Is crime in Golden Valley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Golden Valley South was up 49% on the year before: 85 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 57 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Golden Valley South?
About 3,113 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Golden Valley South?
Golden Valley South 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.