Crime in Newton Farm: statistics, rates and trends
339 crimes were recorded in Newton Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newton Farm at a glance
- Crime trends in Newton Farm
- Types of crime in Newton Farm
- Newton Farm compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newton Farm
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newton Farm
- Population and deprivation in Newton Farm
- Questions about crime in Newton Farm
- About this data
339 crimes were recorded in Newton Farm in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 154 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newton Farm has the 2,311th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newton Farm | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 339 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.0 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 4,983 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newton Farm was highest in the year to July 2021 (724 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (339). Over the whole period it fell 46%, 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 | 339 | 68.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 361 | 72.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 423 | 84.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 532 | 106.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 641 | 128.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 724 | 145.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 654 | 131.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 578 | 116.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 633 | 127.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newton Farm 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft. The largest falls were in public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 154 | 30.9 | 0.90 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 7.6 | 1.12 | -7% |
| Public order | 21 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -25% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.4 | 1.04 | +0% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -44% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.86 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.2 | 1.46 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newton Farm
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newton Farm recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newton Farm
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newton Farm recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newton Farm
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newton Farm recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newton Farm
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newton Farm recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newton Farm
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newton Farm recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newton Farm
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newton Farm recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newton Farm
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newton Farm recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newton Farm
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newton Farm recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newton Farm
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newton Farm recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newton Farm
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newton Farm recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newton Farm
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newton Farm recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newton Farm
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newton Farm recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newton Farm
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newton Farm recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newton Farm
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newton Farm recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newton Farm, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newton Farm.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newton Farm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | -15% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +43% |
| Saxon Gate | 161 | 47.1 | -31% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +21% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +674% |
| Widemarsh | 444 | 145.0 | +113% |
| Eign Hill | 156 | 45.5 | -33% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | -34% |
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 Newton Farm over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kinnersley Close | 30 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 24 |
| On or near Golden Post | 19 |
| On or near Dunoon Mead | 18 |
| On or near Woodward Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Kilpeck Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Pixley Walk | 12 |
| On or near Charlton Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Muir Close | 11 |
| On or near Goodrich Grove | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newton Farm 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 | 137 | 40.4% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 18.0% |
| Not recorded | 56 | 16.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 39 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Newton Farm has an estimated population of 4,983. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newton Farm sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newton Farm |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.1% |
| Social rented homes | 43.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
Is Newton Farm a safe place to live?
Newton Farm recorded 68.0 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 Newton Farm?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Newton Farm going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newton Farm was down 6% on the year before: 339 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 361 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newton Farm?
Newton Farm 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 Newton Farm. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.