Crime in Ross East: statistics, rates and trends
396 crimes were recorded in Ross East in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ross East
- Questions about crime in Ross East
- About this data
396 crimes were recorded in Ross East in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 123 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ross East has the 1,001st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ross East | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 396 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.8 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,575 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ross East was highest in the year to July 2019 (532 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (337). 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 396 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 337 | 94.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 381 | 106.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 354 | 99.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 517 | 144.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 431 | 120.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 506 | 141.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 532 | 148.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 492 | 137.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ross East 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+46%) and criminal damage and arson (+42%). The largest falls were in burglary (-67%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 123 | 34.4 | 4.15 | +46% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 122 | 34.1 | 1.00 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 9.5 | 1.40 | +42% |
| Public order | 34 | 9.5 | 1.43 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -43% |
| Other theft | 22 | 6.2 | 0.96 | +38% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +60% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -67% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +250% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.86 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.8 | 0.62 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Ross East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ross East recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Ross East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ross East recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ross East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ross East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ross East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ross East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ross East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ross East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ross East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ross East recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ross East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ross East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ross East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ross East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ross East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ross East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ross East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ross East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ross East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ross East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 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 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ross East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ross East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ross East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ross East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ross East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ross East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ross East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross North | 303 | 57.0 | -49% |
| Llangarron | 96 | 28.3 | -74% |
| Kerne Bridge | 112 | 35.1 | -68% |
| Penyard | 107 | 28.4 | -74% |
| Old Gore | 92 | 29.2 | -74% |
| Birch | 69 | 19.0 | -83% |
| Backbury | 138 | 39.0 | -65% |
| Dinedor Hill | 194 | 48.7 | -56% |
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 Ross East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Market Place | 37 |
| On or near Broad Street | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near Corpus Christi Lane | 18 |
| On or near Wood Edge | 15 |
| On or near Henry Street | 11 |
| On or near Priest Mews | 10 |
| On or near Hospital | 9 |
| On or near Hill Street | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ross East 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 29.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 25.8% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 28 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Ross East has an estimated population of 3,575. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ross East sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ross East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Ross East a safe place to live?
Ross East recorded 110.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ross East?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (122).
Is crime in Ross East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ross East was up 18% on the year before: 396 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 337 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ross East?
Ross East 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 Ross East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.