Crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
95 crimes were recorded in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (33), criminal damage and arson (12) and other theft (12) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,803rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 95 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.4 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -26% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,344 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2022 (163 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (94). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 95 | 28.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 128 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 94 | 28.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 124 | 37.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 163 | 48.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 125 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 141 | 42.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 109 | 32.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 141 | 42.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 5 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (71% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 62 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 9.9 | 34.2 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Arrow (24.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bircher | 143 | 32.9 | +16% |
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -12% |
| Leominster North & Rural | 147 | 47.1 | +66% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +348% |
| Kington | 175 | 54.0 | +90% |
| Weobley | 150 | 38.0 | +34% |
| Castle | 106 | 33.0 | +16% |
| Hampton | 131 | 32.3 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (11).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Ford Street | 10 |
| On or near Kingsmeadow | 10 |
| On or near Rosemary Lane | 7 |
| On or near Ongar Street | 6 |
| On or near Bacon Lane | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near School Lane | 4 |
| On or near Church Street | 3 |
| On or near Forge Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 86 crimes in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of with one. The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 20.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,344 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.2%, against 23.3%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less social housing (8.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,803rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 33 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (12).
Is crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of was down 26% on the year before: 95 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 128 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,344 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of?
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of 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.