Crime in Llangarron: statistics, rates and trends
96 crimes were recorded in Llangarron in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Llangarron at a glance
- Crime trends in Llangarron
- Types of crime in Llangarron
- Llangarron compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Llangarron
- What happened after crimes were reported in Llangarron
- Population and deprivation in Llangarron
- Questions about crime in Llangarron
- About this data
96 crimes were recorded in Llangarron in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 41 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llangarron has the 3,802nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Llangarron | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 96 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.3 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,391 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Llangarron was highest in the year to July 2023 (154 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (96). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 96 | 28.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 122 | 36.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 109 | 32.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 154 | 45.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 120 | 35.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 134 | 39.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 141 | 41.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 145 | 42.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 135 | 39.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
| August 2025 | 6 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llangarron 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 12.1 | 0.35 | -2% |
| Other theft | 21 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.9 | 0.60 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.1 | 0.25 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.5 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.9 | 0.25 | -57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.9 | 0.13 | -75% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -86% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Llangarron
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llangarron recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Llangarron
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llangarron recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Llangarron
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llangarron recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Llangarron
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llangarron recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Llangarron
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llangarron recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Llangarron
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llangarron recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Llangarron
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llangarron recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Llangarron
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llangarron recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Llangarron
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Llangarron recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Llangarron
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llangarron recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llangarron, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llangarron.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Llangarron |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerne Bridge | 112 | 35.1 | +24% |
| Ross East | 396 | 110.8 | +291% |
| Ross North | 303 | 57.0 | +101% |
| Birch | 69 | 19.0 | -33% |
| Penyard | 107 | 28.4 | +0% |
| Old Gore | 92 | 29.2 | +3% |
| Dinedor Hill | 194 | 48.7 | +72% |
| Wormside | 162 | 41.8 | +48% |
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 Llangarron over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Pippins | 16 |
| On or near Ashe Green | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Wilton Road | 8 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 4 |
| On or near Parkmill | 4 |
| On or near Prospect Lane | 4 |
| On or near Boat Lane | 3 |
| On or near Daffaluke Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llangarron 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 | 32 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 25 | 26.0% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 15.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 6.2% |
| Not recorded | 5 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 4.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.1% |
Llangarron has an estimated population of 3,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llangarron sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Llangarron |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Llangarron a safe place to live?
Llangarron recorded 28.3 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 Llangarron?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (21).
Is crime in Llangarron going up or down?
Recorded crime in Llangarron was down 21% on the year before: 96 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 122 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Llangarron?
Llangarron 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 Llangarron. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.