Crime in Penyard: statistics, rates and trends
114 crimes were recorded in Penyard in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (36), anti-social behaviour (17) and burglary (14) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,761st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Penyard | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 114 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,762 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Penyard peaked in the year to August 2021 (215 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (99). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 114 | 30.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 106 | 28.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 99 | 26.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 131 | 34.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 161 | 42.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 215 | 57.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 188 | 50.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 190 | 50.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 153 | 40.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 7 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (72% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 9.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 4.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Penyard; the highest is Ross East (108.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Birch (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Penyard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross East | 388 | 108.5 | +258% |
| Ross North | 316 | 59.4 | +96% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | -2% |
| Kerne Bridge | 108 | 33.8 | +12% |
| Llangarron | 101 | 29.8 | -2% |
| Ledbury South | 284 | 56.8 | +87% |
| Ledbury North | 222 | 69.2 | +128% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Penyard over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rudhall View” (9).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rudhall View | 9 |
| On or near Springetts Lane | 8 |
| On or near Ariconium Place | 7 |
| On or near B4221 | 7 |
| On or near Church View | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
| On or near The Brambles | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Squires Meadow | 5 |
| On or near Weston Park | 5 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 97 crimes in Penyard with one. The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 37 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Penyard has an estimated population of 3,762 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.9%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Penyard average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Penyard | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Penyard a safe place to live?
Penyard recorded 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,761st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Penyard?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 36 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Penyard going up or down?
Recorded crime in Penyard was up 8% on the year before: 114 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 106 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Penyard?
About 3,762 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Penyard?
Penyard 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.