Crime in Leominster North & Rural: statistics, rates and trends
147 crimes were recorded in Leominster North & Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Leominster North & Rural
- Questions about crime in Leominster North & Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (73), anti-social behaviour (19), burglary (10) and criminal damage and arson (10) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Leominster North & Rural | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 147 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.1 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,118 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leominster North & Rural of any year here (147 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 147 | 47.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 189 | 60.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 169 | 54.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 237 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 245 | 78.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 219 | 70.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 221 | 70.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 212 | 68.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 60.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (32% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 73 | 23.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 6.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Leominster North & Rural; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Arrow (24.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leominster North & Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bircher | 143 | 32.9 | -30% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +170% |
| Hampton | 131 | 32.3 | -31% |
| Mortimer | 95 | 28.4 | -40% |
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -47% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | -19% |
| Bromyard West | 459 | 95.6 | +103% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -44% |
The 10 locations below account for 80% of the crime recorded in Leominster North & Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Middlemarsh” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Middlemarsh | 26 |
| On or near Cheaton Close | 18 |
| On or near Ridgemoor Road | 17 |
| On or near Upper Marsh | 12 |
| On or near Mill Street | 11 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 9 |
| On or near Merwald Close | 8 |
| On or near Bleathwood Lane | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Paradise Court | 5 |
Of the 128 crimes in Leominster North & Rural with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 52.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 18 | 14.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
Leominster North & Rural has an estimated population of 3,118 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), more social housing (23%, against 17%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leominster North & Rural average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Leominster North & Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Leominster North & Rural a safe place to live?
Leominster North & Rural recorded 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,138th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Leominster North & Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 73 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Leominster North & Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leominster North & Rural was down 22% on the year before: 147 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 189 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leominster North & Rural?
About 3,118 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leominster North & Rural?
Leominster North & Rural 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.