Crime in Ross East: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Ross East in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ross East at a glance
- Crime trends in Ross East
- Types of crime in Ross East
- Ross East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ross East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ross East
- Demographics of Ross East
- Questions about crime in Ross East
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (124), violence and sexual offences (115) and anti-social behaviour (35) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,040th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ross East | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.5 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,575 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ross East peaked in the year to August 2019 (544 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (335). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 108.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 335 | 93.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 388 | 108.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 351 | 98.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 487 | 136.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 444 | 124.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 141.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 544 | 152.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 497 | 139.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ross East recorded notably more shoplifting (4.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (37% above the national rate) and public order (26% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 80 to 124 and criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 49 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 124 | 34.7 | 8.5 | +55% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 32.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Public order | 30 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 21 | 5.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ross East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ross East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross North | 316 | 59.4 | -45% |
| Llangarron | 101 | 29.8 | -73% |
| Kerne Bridge | 108 | 33.8 | -69% |
| Penyard | 114 | 30.3 | -72% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | -73% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -82% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | -64% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | -54% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Ross East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| On or near Market Place | 34 |
| On or near Broad Street | 29 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Corpus Christi Lane | 15 |
| On or near Henry Street | 11 |
| On or near Priest Mews | 11 |
| On or near Wood Edge | 11 |
| On or near Hill Street | 10 |
| On or near Hospital | 9 |
Of the 353 crimes in Ross East with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 114 | 32.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 20.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
Ross East has an estimated population of 3,575 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ross East average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ross East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ross East a safe place to live?
Ross East recorded 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,040th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ross East?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (115).
Is crime in Ross East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ross East was up 16% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ross East?
About 3,575 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ross East?
Ross East 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.