Crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Kington, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), criminal damage and arson (22) and anti-social behaviour (18) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kington, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 175 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,238 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of of any year here (175 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 175 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 176 | 54.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 232 | 71.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 286 | 88.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 293 | 90.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 356 | 109.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 366 | 113.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 363 | 112.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 295 | 91.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (21% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 75 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 6.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kington, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Arrow (24.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kington, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -54% |
| Castle | 106 | 33.0 | -39% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | -30% |
| Golden Valley North | 109 | 35.6 | -34% |
| Mortimer | 95 | 28.4 | -47% |
| Bircher | 143 | 32.9 | -39% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +136% |
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -46% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Kington, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Church Street”, “Morgans Orchard” and “Park Green” (12 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Church Street | 12 |
| On or near Morgans Orchard | 12 |
| On or near Park Green | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| 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 | 7 |
| On or near Common Close | 6 |
Of the 157 crimes in Kington, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 51.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 15.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 13 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Kington, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,238 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kington, Herefordshire, County of average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kington, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kington, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Kington, Herefordshire, County of recorded 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kington, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 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 almost unchanged on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kington, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,238 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kington, Herefordshire, County of?
Kington, Herefordshire, County of 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.