Crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
171 crimes were recorded in Kington, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- Kington, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- Population and deprivation in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
171 crimes were recorded in Kington, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 84 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Kington, Herefordshire, County of has the 2,904th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kington, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 171 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.8 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,238 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2020 (374 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (171). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 | 171 | 52.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 198 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 69.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 287 | 88.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 300 | 92.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 108.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 374 | 115.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 358 | 110.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 286 | 88.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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 (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 | 25.9 | 0.76 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 6.8 | 1.00 | +47% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -28% |
| Public order | 13 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +30% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -27% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.9 | 0.88 | +200% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -60% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -56% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 0.28 | -57% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 0.95 | -40% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 0.11 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 49.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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 down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Kington, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kington, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kington, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | 73 | 23.6 | -55% |
| Castle | 91 | 28.3 | -46% |
| Weobley | 156 | 39.5 | -25% |
| Golden Valley North | 103 | 33.7 | -36% |
| Mortimer | 92 | 27.5 | -48% |
| Bircher | 147 | 33.9 | -36% |
| Leominster East | 631 | 127.6 | +142% |
| Queenswood | 98 | 28.4 | -46% |
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 Kington, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Morgans Orchard | 12 |
| On or near Park Green | 12 |
| On or near Greenfield | 9 |
| On or near Owens Yard | 9 |
| On or near Garden Close | 7 |
| On or near Hatton Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Kingswood Road | 6 |
| On or near Common Close | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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 | 72 | 42.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 18 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 6.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Kington, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,238. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kington, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kington, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Kington, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 52.8 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 Kington, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (22).
Is crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of was down 14% on the year before: 171 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kington, Herefordshire, County of?
Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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 Kington, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.