Crime in Ledbury North: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Ledbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ledbury North at a glance
- Crime trends in Ledbury North
- Types of crime in Ledbury North
- Ledbury North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ledbury North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ledbury North
- Population and deprivation in Ledbury North
- Questions about crime in Ledbury North
- About this data
219 crimes were recorded in Ledbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ledbury North has the 2,300th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ledbury North | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 219 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,208 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ledbury North was highest in the year to July 2022 (414 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (219). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 219 | 68.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 269 | 83.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 287 | 89.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 349 | 108.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 414 | 129.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 403 | 125.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 346 | 107.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 361 | 112.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 343 | 106.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ledbury North 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 shoplifting (-33%) and violence and sexual offences (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 21.8 | 0.64 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 13.4 | 0.87 | -12% |
| Public order | 24 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +71% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 6.9 | 0.83 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 6.5 | 0.97 | -28% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +50% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.59 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.38 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ledbury North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ledbury North recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ledbury North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ledbury North recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 19.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ledbury North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ledbury North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ledbury North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ledbury North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ledbury North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ledbury North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ledbury North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ledbury North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ledbury North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ledbury North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ledbury North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ledbury North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ledbury North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ledbury North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ledbury North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ledbury North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ledbury North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ledbury North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ledbury North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ledbury North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ledbury North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ledbury North 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ledbury North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ledbury North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ledbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | -17% |
| Hope End | 126 | 27.7 | -59% |
| Bishops Frome & Cradley | 111 | 35.8 | -48% |
| Three Crosses | 110 | 32.4 | -52% |
| Old Gore | 92 | 29.2 | -57% |
| Backbury | 138 | 39.0 | -43% |
| Hagley | 118 | 26.9 | -61% |
| Penyard | 107 | 28.4 | -58% |
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 Ledbury North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Church Road | 15 |
| On or near Saxon Way | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near The Leasowes | 9 |
| On or near Bye Street | 8 |
| On or near Barnetts Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ledbury North 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 | 67 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 17.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 15.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
Ledbury North has an estimated population of 3,208. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ledbury North sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ledbury North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.3% |
| Social rented homes | 21.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Ledbury North a safe place to live?
Ledbury North recorded 68.3 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 Ledbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Ledbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ledbury North was down 19% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 269 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ledbury North?
Ledbury North 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 Ledbury North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.