Crime in Queenswood: statistics, rates and trends

98 crimes were recorded in Queenswood in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.

98 crimes were recorded in Queenswood in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 50 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Queenswood has the 3,799th highest crime rate.

MeasureQueenswoodHerefordshire, County ofEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20269811,6175,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents28.460.896.4
Change on previous 12 months-9%-3%-1%
Population3,447191,04758,797,018

Recorded crime in Queenswood was highest in the year to July 2020 (127 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (96). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20269828.496.4
Year to July 202510831.397.1
Year to July 202412235.497.7
Year to July 202312034.85.2
Year to July 202210329.9101.3
Year to July 202112536.3102.1
Year to July 202012736.8101.9
Year to July 20199627.9101.5
Year to July 201812235.4100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202610
June 202611
May 20267
April 20268
March 20269
February 20268
January 202610
December 20257
November 20253
October 20257
September 20258
August 202510

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Queenswood 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.

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences5014.50.42+0%
Anti-social behaviour216.10.40+5%
Burglary61.70.49-25%
Other crime51.50.69+67%
Other theft41.20.18+0%
Public order41.20.17-33%
Vehicle crime30.90.18-25%
Criminal damage and arson20.60.09-78%
Drugs20.60.18+0%
Possession of weapons10.30.30n/a

Violence and sexual offences in Queenswood

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Queenswood recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 51.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Queenswood

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Queenswood recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 21.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Queenswood

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Queenswood recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Queenswood

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Queenswood recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Queenswood

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Queenswood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Queenswood

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Queenswood recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Queenswood

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Queenswood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Queenswood

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Queenswood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Queenswood

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Queenswood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Queenswood

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Queenswood recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Queenswood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Queenswood.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Queenswood
Sutton Walls8323.7-17%
Credenhill9625.3-11%
Bobblestock17945.7+61%
Holmer20137.8+33%
Kings Acre14644.8+57%
Widemarsh444145.0+410%
College22472.1+154%
Greyfriars32882.3+189%

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 Queenswood over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Parking Area18
On or near Tillington Road11
On or near Towtree Lane9
On or near Manor Fields8
On or near Sports/Recreation Area8
On or near Church Close7
On or near Patrick Orchard5
On or near Brookside4
On or near Auberrow Lane3
On or near Bewdley Bank2

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Queenswood 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect3030.6%
Not recorded2121.4%
Under investigation1515.3%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified1414.3%
Status update unavailable55.1%
Local resolution33.1%
Further action is not in the public interest33.1%
Awaiting court outcome33.1%
Action to be taken by another organisation22.0%
Offender given a caution11.0%
Court result unavailable11.0%

Queenswood has an estimated population of 3,447. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Queenswood sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureQueenswood
Aged 0 to 1514.4%
Aged 16 to 6456.9%
Aged 65 and over28.7%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage79.3%
Social rented homes8.3%
Private rented homes12.3%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)6.5

Is Queenswood a safe place to live?

Queenswood recorded 28.4 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 Queenswood?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).

Is crime in Queenswood going up or down?

Recorded crime in Queenswood was down 9% on the year before: 98 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 108 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Queenswood?

Queenswood 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 Queenswood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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