Crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
92 crimes were recorded in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
92 crimes were recorded in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 32 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of has the 3,823rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 92 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.5 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -30% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,344 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2022 (160 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (92). 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 | 92 | 27.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 132 | 39.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 94 | 28.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 127 | 38.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 160 | 47.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 128 | 38.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 138 | 41.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 110 | 32.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 143 | 42.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 8 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 9.6 | 0.28 | -52% |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.2 | 0.65 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.0 | 0.19 | +43% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +11% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -38% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -20% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.42 | +50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.04 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bircher | 147 | 33.9 | +23% |
| Arrow | 73 | 23.6 | -14% |
| Leominster North & Rural | 153 | 49.1 | +78% |
| Leominster East | 631 | 127.6 | +364% |
| Kington | 171 | 52.8 | +92% |
| Weobley | 156 | 39.5 | +44% |
| Castle | 91 | 28.3 | +3% |
| Hampton | 132 | 32.6 | +18% |
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 Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ford Street | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Kingsmeadow | 9 |
| On or near Ongar Street | 7 |
| On or near Rosemary Lane | 6 |
| On or near Church Street | 4 |
| On or near Lowe Croft | 4 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 4 |
| On or near Bacon Lane | 3 |
| On or near Forge Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of 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 | 36 | 39.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 22 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 15.2% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.1% |
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,344. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 |
Is Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of recorded 27.5 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 Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of was down 30% on the year before: 92 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 132 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of?
Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of 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 Mortimer, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.