Crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
121 crimes were recorded in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- Hagley, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (55), anti-social behaviour (13) and other theft (13) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,823rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hagley, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 121 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,387 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2021 (184 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (120). 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 | 121 | 27.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 120 | 27.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 150 | 34.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 130 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 172 | 39.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 184 | 41.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 164 | 37.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 148 | 33.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 126 | 28.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 18 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (63% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 12.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hagley, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walls (26.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hagley, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | +25% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | +43% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | +69% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +169% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | +30% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1863% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -4% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +418% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ridgeway Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ridgeway Road | 17 |
| On or near Vine Tree Close | 11 |
| On or near Village Way | 7 |
| On or near Frome Park | 5 |
| On or near Radway Road | 5 |
| On or near Rhystone Lane | 5 |
| On or near Southbank | 5 |
| On or near Farndon Rise | 4 |
| On or near Hagley Park | 4 |
| On or near Hopton Close | 4 |
Of the 108 crimes in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales. The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 27 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 17.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
Hagley, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 4,387 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hagley, Herefordshire, County of average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hagley, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hagley, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Hagley, Herefordshire, County of recorded 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,823rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (13).
Is crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hagley, Herefordshire, County of was almost unchanged on the year before: 121 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 120 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hagley, Herefordshire, County of?
About 4,387 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hagley, Herefordshire, County of?
Hagley, Herefordshire, County of 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.