Crime in Kings Acre: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Kings Acre in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kings Acre
- Questions about crime in Kings Acre
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (69), anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,258th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Kings Acre | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 146 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,261 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kings Acre of any year here (146 crimes). 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 | 146 | 44.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 159 | 48.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 50.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 176 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 192 | 58.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 270 | 82.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 303 | 92.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 201 | 61.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 197 | 60.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (38% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 21.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kings Acre; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Holmer (35.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kings Acre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | 0% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +89% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +219% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -20% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +65% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1109% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +35% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Kings Acre over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Barklie Mead | 13 |
| On or near Welford Green | 11 |
| On or near Baggallay Street | 10 |
| On or near Fiennes Way | 8 |
| On or near Huntington Lane | 8 |
| On or near Sheridan Road | 8 |
| On or near Bonington Drive | 6 |
| On or near Haston Close | 6 |
| On or near Meyrick Street | 6 |
Of the 129 crimes in Kings Acre with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Kings Acre has an estimated population of 3,261 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kings Acre average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Kings Acre | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kings Acre a safe place to live?
Kings Acre recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,258th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kings Acre?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Kings Acre going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kings Acre was down 8% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 159 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kings Acre?
About 3,261 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kings Acre?
Kings Acre 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.