Crime in Hope End: statistics, rates and trends
134 crimes were recorded in Hope End in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (72), burglary (19) and anti-social behaviour (13) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,784th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Hope End | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 134 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.4 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,551 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hope End peaked in the year to August 2021 (205 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (109). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 134 | 29.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 109 | 24.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 139 | 30.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 149 | 32.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 155 | 34.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 205 | 45.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 204 | 44.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 164 | 36.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 182 | 40.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 40 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 15.8 | 34.2 | +80% |
| Burglary | 19 | 4.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hope End; the highest is Bromyard West (95.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Hagley, Herefordshire, County of (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hope End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury North | 222 | 69.2 | +135% |
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | +93% |
| Bishops Frome & Cradley | 120 | 38.7 | +32% |
| Three Crosses | 107 | 31.6 | +7% |
| Bromyard West | 459 | 95.6 | +225% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | +34% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | +1% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Hope End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Forge Bank” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Forge Bank | 12 |
| On or near Tanhouse Lane | 11 |
| On or near Upper Court Road | 11 |
| On or near Orlin Road | 9 |
| On or near Evendine Lane | 8 |
| On or near Beacon Road | 6 |
| On or near Elms Drive | 6 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 6 |
| On or near Chockbury Lane | 4 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 4 |
Of the 121 crimes in Hope End with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 23.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 5.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Hope End has an estimated population of 4,551 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hope End average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hope End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hope End a safe place to live?
Hope End recorded 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,784th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hope End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (19).
Is crime in Hope End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hope End was up 23% on the year before: 134 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 109 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hope End?
About 4,551 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hope End?
Hope End 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.