Crime in Holmer: statistics, rates and trends
191 crimes were recorded in Holmer in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), anti-social behaviour (27) and other theft (22) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Holmer | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 191 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,317 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holmer peaked in the year to August 2018 (216 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (175). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 191 | 35.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 181 | 34.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 175 | 32.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 196 | 36.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 214 | 40.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 216 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 192 | 36.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 178 | 33.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 216 | 40.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 6 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) and violence and sexual offences (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 37 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 16.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holmer; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Aylestone Hill (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holmer |
|---|---|---|---|
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +106% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +298% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | +24% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1407% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +25% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -4% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +136% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | +30% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Holmer over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eggleton Lane” and “Sports/Recreation Area” (12 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eggleton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Campbell Road | 11 |
| On or near Ringlet Drive | 11 |
| On or near Richards Close | 10 |
| On or near Coldwells Road | 8 |
| On or near Emperor Way | 7 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 7 |
| On or near Aylestone Rise | 6 |
| On or near Royal Wilding Place | 6 |
Of the 164 crimes in Holmer with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 17.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Holmer has an estimated population of 5,317 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holmer average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holmer | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holmer a safe place to live?
Holmer recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,596th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holmer?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Holmer going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holmer was up 6% on the year before: 191 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 181 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holmer?
About 5,317 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holmer?
Holmer 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.