Crime in Red Hill: statistics, rates and trends
551 crimes were recorded in Red Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (251), anti-social behaviour (79) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,291st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Red Hill | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 551 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.6 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,647 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Red Hill peaked in the year to August 2019 (719 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (480). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 551 | 97.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 525 | 93.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 480 | 85.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 504 | 89.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 641 | 113.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 701 | 124.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 633 | 112.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 719 | 127.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 116.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 43 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Red Hill recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (52% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (30% above the national rate), and notably less public order (26% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 38 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 44.4 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 79 | 14.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 6.7 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 28 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 2.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Red Hill; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Eign Hill (46.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Red Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | -50% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | -32% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | -38% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | -13% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +455% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -52% |
| Widemarsh | 438 | 143.0 | +47% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Red Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hunderton Avenue” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hunderton Avenue | 45 |
| On or near Dinedor Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Saddlers Way | 39 |
| On or near Springfield Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Primrose Close | 18 |
| On or near Glendower Close | 17 |
| On or near Grafton Walk | 17 |
| On or near Home Lane | 15 |
| On or near Honddu Close | 15 |
| On or near Usk Close | 15 |
Of the 472 crimes in Red Hill with a recorded outcome, 14% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 79 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 16.1% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 13.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Red Hill has an estimated population of 5,647 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Red Hill average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Red Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Red Hill a safe place to live?
Red Hill recorded 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,291st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Red Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (79).
Is crime in Red Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Red Hill was up 5% on the year before: 551 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Red Hill?
About 5,647 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Red Hill?
Red Hill 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.