Crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
328 crimes were recorded in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- Population and deprivation in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
328 crimes were recorded in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of has the 1,766th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 328 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,987 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2021 (600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (328). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 | 328 | 82.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 337 | 84.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 366 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 427 | 107.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 594 | 149.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 600 | 150.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 553 | 138.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 438 | 109.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 496 | 124.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-26%) and public order (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 31.6 | 0.92 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 13.5 | 0.88 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 8.0 | 1.18 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 6.5 | 0.79 | -26% |
| Public order | 20 | 5.0 | 0.76 | -13% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.3 | 0.51 | -7% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.8 | 0.84 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.8 | 0.56 | +175% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +125% |
| Other crime | 8 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.8 | 2.13 | +133% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.03 | -33% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widemarsh | 444 | 145.0 | +76% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +540% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | -46% |
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | -30% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +19% |
| College | 224 | 72.1 | -12% |
| Newton Farm | 339 | 68.0 | -17% |
| Bobblestock | 179 | 45.7 | -44% |
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 Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Railway Mews | 47 |
| On or near Pomona Place | 29 |
| On or near Grimmer Road | 26 |
| On or near Eign Street | 23 |
| On or near Cross Street | 21 |
| On or near Melrose Place | 19 |
| On or near Whitecross Road | 18 |
| On or near Greyfriars Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Ryelands Street | 11 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of 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 | 114 | 34.8% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 16.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 40 | 12.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 7.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,987. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of recorded 82.3 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 Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of was down 3% on the year before: 328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 337 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of?
Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of 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 Greyfriars, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.