Crime in Kings Acre: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Kings Acre in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kings Acre at a glance
- Crime trends in Kings Acre
- Types of crime in Kings Acre
- Kings Acre compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kings Acre
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kings Acre
- Population and deprivation in Kings Acre
- Questions about crime in Kings Acre
- About this data
146 crimes were recorded in Kings Acre in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kings Acre has the 3,252nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kings Acre | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 146 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,261 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kings Acre was highest in the year to July 2021 (286 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (146). Over the whole period it fell 23%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 146 | 44.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 160 | 49.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 177 | 54.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 164 | 50.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 195 | 59.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 286 | 87.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 285 | 87.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 213 | 65.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 190 | 58.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 9 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kings Acre over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +21% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +38% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.44 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.19 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kings Acre
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kings Acre recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kings Acre
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kings Acre recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kings Acre
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kings Acre recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kings Acre
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kings Acre recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kings Acre
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kings Acre recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kings Acre
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kings Acre recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kings Acre
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kings Acre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kings Acre
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kings Acre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kings Acre
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kings Acre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kings Acre
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kings Acre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kings Acre
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kings Acre recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kings Acre
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kings Acre recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kings Acre
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kings Acre recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kings Acre, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kings Acre.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobblestock | 179 | 45.7 | +2% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +84% |
| Widemarsh | 444 | 145.0 | +224% |
| Holmer | 201 | 37.8 | -16% |
| College | 224 | 72.1 | +61% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +1076% |
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | +29% |
| Newton Farm | 339 | 68.0 | +52% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kings Acre over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barklie Mead | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Welford Green | 11 |
| On or near Baggallay Street | 10 |
| On or near Fiennes Way | 8 |
| On or near Huntington Lane | 7 |
| On or near Sheridan Road | 7 |
| On or near Bonington Drive | 6 |
| On or near Haston Close | 6 |
| On or near Meyrick Street | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kings Acre over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 40.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 14.4% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 11.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
Kings Acre has an estimated population of 3,261. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kings Acre sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kings Acre |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Kings Acre a safe place to live?
Kings Acre recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kings Acre?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Kings Acre going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Acre was down 9% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 160 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kings Acre?
Kings Acre is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kings Acre. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.