Crime in Queenswood: statistics, rates and trends
101 crimes were recorded in Queenswood in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Queenswood at a glance
- Crime trends in Queenswood
- Types of crime in Queenswood
- Queenswood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Queenswood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Queenswood
- Demographics of Queenswood
- Questions about crime in Queenswood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (50), anti-social behaviour (23) and burglary (6) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,789th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Queenswood | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 101 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.3 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,447 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Queenswood peaked in the year to August 2020 (133 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (95). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 101 | 29.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 105 | 30.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 130 | 37.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 118 | 34.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 103 | 29.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 119 | 34.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 133 | 38.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 95 | 27.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 111 | 32.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 14.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 6.7 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Queenswood; the highest is Widemarsh (143.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Credenhill, Herefordshire, County of (24.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Queenswood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -9% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -15% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | +52% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | +23% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +53% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +388% |
| College | 230 | 74.1 | +153% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +189% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Queenswood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Tillington Road | 13 |
| On or near Church Close | 9 |
| On or near Towtree Lane | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Patrick Orchard | 5 |
| On or near Manor Fields | 4 |
| On or near Auberrow Lane | 3 |
| On or near Brookside | 3 |
| On or near Crowmoor Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 78 crimes in Queenswood with one. The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 29 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 23.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 16 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 3.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Queenswood has an estimated population of 3,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less social housing (8.3%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Queenswood average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Queenswood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Queenswood a safe place to live?
Queenswood recorded 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,789th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Queenswood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Queenswood was down 4% on the year before: 101 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 105 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Queenswood?
About 3,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Queenswood?
Queenswood 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.