Crime in Old Gore: statistics, rates and trends
94 crimes were recorded in Old Gore in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (34), criminal damage and arson (16) and anti-social behaviour (11) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Old Gore | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 94 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,156 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Old Gore peaked in the year to August 2018 (141 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (67). 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 | 94 | 29.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 88 | 27.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 67 | 21.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 83 | 26.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 106 | 33.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 118 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 114 | 36.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 141 | 44.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 141 | 44.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 5 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (69% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 42 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 10.8 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Old Gore.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Old Gore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross North | 316 | 59.4 | +100% |
| Ross East | 388 | 108.5 | +264% |
| Penyard | 114 | 30.3 | +2% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | +32% |
| Llangarron | 101 | 29.8 | 0% |
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | +91% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | +67% |
| Ledbury North | 222 | 69.2 | +132% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Old Gore over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Powell Croft” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Powell Croft | 16 |
| On or near The Grove | 9 |
| On or near Gatsford Pitch | 7 |
| On or near Cherry Orchard Lane | 6 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 6 |
| On or near The Pastures | 5 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Fawley Cross | 4 |
| On or near Cross In Hand | 3 |
| On or near Martins Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 83 crimes in Old Gore with one. The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 38 | 45.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
Old Gore has an estimated population of 3,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (32%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Old Gore average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Old Gore | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Old Gore a safe place to live?
Old Gore recorded 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,774th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Old Gore?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 34 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (16).
Is crime in Old Gore going up or down?
Recorded crime in Old Gore was up 7% on the year before: 94 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 88 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Old Gore?
About 3,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Old Gore?
Old Gore 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.