Crime in Leominster East: statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Leominster East in the 12 months to August 2026, 127.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Leominster East at a glance
- Crime trends in Leominster East
- Types of crime in Leominster East
- Leominster East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leominster East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leominster East
- Demographics of Leominster East
- Questions about crime in Leominster East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (254), anti-social behaviour (103) and shoplifting (65) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Leominster East | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 630 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.4 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,946 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leominster East of any year here (630 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 630 | 127.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 741 | 149.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 761 | 153.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 991 | 200.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 886 | 179.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 781 | 157.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 859 | 173.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 971 | 196.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 983 | 198.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 53 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leominster East recorded notably more public order (82% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate) and shoplifting (55% above the national rate). On the year before, other theft fell from 40 to 29 and criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 51.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 20.8 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 13.1 | 8.5 | -8% |
| Public order | 60 | 12.1 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 10.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -28% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Leominster East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leominster East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster North & Rural | 147 | 47.1 | -63% |
| Bircher | 143 | 32.9 | -74% |
| Hampton | 131 | 32.3 | -75% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | -70% |
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -77% |
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -80% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -79% |
| Mortimer | 95 | 28.4 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Leominster East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 59 |
| On or near West Street | 46 |
| On or near High Street | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Corn Square | 32 |
| On or near Vicarage Street | 24 |
| On or near Lugg Way | 20 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 19 |
| On or near Hospital | 16 |
Of the 527 crimes in Leominster East with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 103 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 16.7% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 13.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Leominster East has an estimated population of 4,946 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (32%, against 20%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leominster East average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Leominster East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Leominster East a safe place to live?
Leominster East recorded 127.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Leominster East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Leominster East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leominster East was down 15% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 741 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leominster East?
About 4,946 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leominster East?
Leominster East 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.