Crime in Kerne Bridge: statistics, rates and trends
108 crimes were recorded in Kerne Bridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kerne Bridge at a glance
- Crime trends in Kerne Bridge
- Types of crime in Kerne Bridge
- Kerne Bridge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kerne Bridge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kerne Bridge
- Demographics of Kerne Bridge
- Questions about crime in Kerne Bridge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (54), anti-social behaviour (9), other theft (9) and vehicle crime (9) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,668th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Kerne Bridge | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 108 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,192 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kerne Bridge of any year here (108 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 108 | 33.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 141 | 44.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 140 | 43.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 139 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 181 | 56.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 178 | 55.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 221 | 69.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 155 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 157 | 49.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 13 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 3 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 16.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kerne Bridge; the highest is Ross East (108.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Birch (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kerne Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llangarron | 101 | 29.8 | -12% |
| Ross East | 388 | 108.5 | +221% |
| Ross North | 316 | 59.4 | +76% |
| Penyard | 114 | 30.3 | -10% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -42% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | -12% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | +47% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Kerne Bridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dean Swift Close” (14).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dean Swift Close | 14 |
| On or near Willow Close | 8 |
| On or near Clock Tower Close | 7 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Old Wharf Lane | 6 |
| On or near Talybont Lane | 6 |
| On or near Bivia Meadow | 5 |
| On or near B4164 | 4 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 3 |
| On or near Coughton Place | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 99 crimes in Kerne Bridge with one. The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 48 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 19.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Kerne Bridge has an estimated population of 3,192 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kerne Bridge average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kerne Bridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kerne Bridge a safe place to live?
Kerne Bridge recorded 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,668th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kerne Bridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 54 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (9).
Is crime in Kerne Bridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kerne Bridge was down 23% on the year before: 108 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 141 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kerne Bridge?
About 3,192 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kerne Bridge?
Kerne Bridge 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.