Crime in Leominster East: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Leominster East in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Leominster East
- Questions about crime in Leominster East
- About this data
631 crimes were recorded in Leominster East in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 254 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leominster East has the 719th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leominster East | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 631 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.6 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,946 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leominster East was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,007 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (631). 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 | 631 | 127.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 760 | 153.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 769 | 155.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,007 | 203.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 853 | 172.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 803 | 162.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 879 | 177.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 955 | 193.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 983 | 198.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leominster East 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting. The largest falls were in other crime (-36%) and other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 51.4 | 1.50 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 22.0 | 1.44 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 12.5 | 1.51 | -21% |
| Public order | 54 | 10.9 | 1.64 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 10.7 | 1.58 | -25% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.7 | 0.89 | -30% |
| Drugs | 21 | 4.2 | 1.30 | -9% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.0 | 0.86 | -6% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.8 | 1.34 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.4 | 1.46 | -36% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 0.75 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.21 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leominster East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leominster East recorded 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leominster East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leominster East recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leominster East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leominster East recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leominster East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leominster East recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leominster East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leominster East recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leominster East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leominster East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leominster East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leominster East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leominster East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leominster East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leominster East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leominster East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leominster East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leominster East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leominster East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leominster East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leominster East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leominster East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leominster East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leominster East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leominster East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leominster East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leominster East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster North & Rural | 153 | 49.1 | -62% |
| Bircher | 147 | 33.9 | -73% |
| Hampton | 132 | 32.6 | -74% |
| Weobley | 156 | 39.5 | -69% |
| Queenswood | 98 | 28.4 | -78% |
| Arrow | 73 | 23.6 | -81% |
| Sutton Walls | 83 | 23.7 | -81% |
| Mortimer | 92 | 27.5 | -78% |
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 Leominster East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 54 |
| On or near West Street | 52 |
| On or near High Street | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 43 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Corn Square | 33 |
| On or near Vicarage Street | 26 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 20 |
| On or near Lugg Way | 18 |
| On or near The Priory | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leominster East 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 | 200 | 31.7% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 17.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 72 | 11.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
Leominster East has an estimated population of 4,946. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leominster East sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leominster East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 32.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Leominster East a safe place to live?
Leominster East recorded 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Leominster East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Leominster East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leominster East was down 17% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 760 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leominster East?
Leominster East 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 Leominster East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.