Crime in Ledbury South: statistics, rates and trends
284 crimes were recorded in Ledbury South in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ledbury South at a glance
- Crime trends in Ledbury South
- Types of crime in Ledbury South
- Ledbury South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ledbury South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ledbury South
- Demographics of Ledbury South
- Questions about crime in Ledbury South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (122), anti-social behaviour (43) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ledbury South | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 284 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,003 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ledbury South peaked in the year to August 2023 (299 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (210). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 284 | 56.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 266 | 53.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 272 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 299 | 59.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 288 | 57.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 279 | 55.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 210 | 42.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 232 | 46.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 294 | 58.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 39 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (44% below) and violence and sexual offences (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 24.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ledbury South; the highest is Ledbury North (69.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Hagley, Herefordshire, County of (27.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ledbury South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury North | 222 | 69.2 | +22% |
| Hope End | 134 | 29.4 | -48% |
| Bishops Frome & Cradley | 120 | 38.7 | -32% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | -48% |
| Three Crosses | 107 | 31.6 | -44% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | -31% |
| Penyard | 114 | 30.3 | -47% |
| Hagley | 121 | 27.6 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Ledbury South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shepherds Close” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shepherds Close | 24 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 23 |
| On or near Spring Grove | 20 |
| On or near Martins Way | 17 |
| On or near Kipling Road | 16 |
| On or near Biddulph Way | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near Ross Road | 11 |
| On or near Mabel'S Furlong | 10 |
| On or near Russet Close | 10 |
Of the 241 crimes in Ledbury South with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 23.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 20.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Ledbury South has an estimated population of 5,003 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ledbury South average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ledbury South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ledbury South a safe place to live?
Ledbury South recorded 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,741st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ledbury South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 122 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Ledbury South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ledbury South was up 7% on the year before: 284 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 266 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ledbury South?
About 5,003 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ledbury South?
Ledbury South 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.