Crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
131 crimes were recorded in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- Hampton, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (56), anti-social behaviour (18) and other theft (13) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hampton, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 131 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,054 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2021 (244 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (122). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 131 | 32.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 136 | 33.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 122 | 30.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 141 | 34.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 168 | 41.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 244 | 60.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 172 | 42.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 213 | 52.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 170 | 41.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 13.8 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hampton, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton Walls (26.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hampton, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromyard West | 459 | 95.6 | +196% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +294% |
| Leominster North & Rural | 147 | 47.1 | +46% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -18% |
| Three Crosses | 107 | 31.6 | -2% |
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -9% |
| Bircher | 143 | 32.9 | +2% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | -15% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Cherrybrook Close” and “Park/Open Space” (13 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Cherrybrook Close | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Worcester Road | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Bowley Lane | 10 |
| On or near The Crest | 10 |
| On or near Berrington Drive | 6 |
| On or near Burying Lane | 6 |
| On or near Orchard Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Hereford Road | 5 |
Of the 113 crimes in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 21 | 18.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 17.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Hampton, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 4,054 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (4.7%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hampton, Herefordshire, County of average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hampton, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hampton, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Hampton, Herefordshire, County of recorded 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,708th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hampton, Herefordshire, County of was down 4% on the year before: 131 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hampton, Herefordshire, County of?
About 4,054 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hampton, Herefordshire, County of?
Hampton, 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.