Crime in Leominster North & Rural: statistics, rates and trends
153 crimes were recorded in Leominster North & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Leominster North & Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Leominster North & Rural
- Types of crime in Leominster North & Rural
- Leominster North & Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Leominster North & Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leominster North & Rural
- Population and deprivation in Leominster North & Rural
- Questions about crime in Leominster North & Rural
- About this data
153 crimes were recorded in Leominster North & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 78 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Leominster North & Rural has the 3,062nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Leominster North & Rural | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 153 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,118 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Leominster North & Rural was highest in the year to July 2022 (247 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (153). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 153 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 181 | 58.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 177 | 56.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 234 | 75.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 247 | 79.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 213 | 68.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 237 | 76.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 208 | 66.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 186 | 59.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Leominster North & Rural 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 25.0 | 0.73 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.5 | 0.36 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.2 | 0.61 | -24% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +125% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -20% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.2 | 1.06 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.2 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 0.99 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.20 | -60% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.07 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Leominster North & Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Leominster North & Rural recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Leominster North & Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Leominster North & Rural recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Leominster North & Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Leominster North & Rural recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Leominster North & Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Leominster North & Rural recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Leominster North & Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Leominster North & Rural recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Leominster North & Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Leominster North & Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Leominster North & Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Leominster North & Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Leominster North & Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Leominster North & Rural recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Leominster North & Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Leominster North & Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Leominster North & Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Leominster North & Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Leominster North & Rural
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Leominster North & Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Leominster North & Rural
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Leominster North & Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Leominster North & Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Leominster North & Rural recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Leominster North & Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Leominster North & Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leominster North & Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bircher | 147 | 33.9 | -31% |
| Leominster East | 631 | 127.6 | +160% |
| Hampton | 132 | 32.6 | -34% |
| Mortimer | 92 | 27.5 | -44% |
| Arrow | 73 | 23.6 | -52% |
| Weobley | 156 | 39.5 | -20% |
| Bromyard West | 478 | 99.6 | +103% |
| Sutton Walls | 83 | 23.7 | -52% |
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 North & Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Middlemarsh | 25 |
| On or near Cheaton Close | 18 |
| On or near Ridgemoor Road | 17 |
| On or near Upper Marsh | 13 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 12 |
| On or near Merwald Close | 9 |
| On or near Mill Street | 8 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Bleathwood Lane | 6 |
| On or near Paradise Court | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Leominster North & Rural 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 | 74 | 48.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.3% |
Leominster North & Rural has an estimated population of 3,118. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Leominster North & Rural sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Leominster North & Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.8% |
Is Leominster North & Rural a safe place to live?
Leominster North & Rural recorded 49.1 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 Leominster North & Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Leominster North & Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leominster North & Rural was down 15% on the year before: 153 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 181 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Leominster North & Rural?
Leominster North & Rural 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 North & Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.