Crime in Ross North: statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Ross North in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ross North at a glance
- Crime trends in Ross North
- Types of crime in Ross North
- Ross North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ross North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ross North
- Population and deprivation in Ross North
- Questions about crime in Ross North
- About this data
303 crimes were recorded in Ross North in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ross North has the 2,734th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ross North | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 303 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -22% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,316 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ross North was highest in the year to July 2022 (575 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (303). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 303 | 57.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 388 | 73.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 474 | 89.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 514 | 96.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 575 | 108.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 485 | 91.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 492 | 92.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 474 | 89.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 434 | 81.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 31 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ross North 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. The largest falls were in other crime (-71%) and other theft (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 22.8 | 0.66 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 9.0 | 0.59 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 5.8 | 0.86 | -16% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.1 | 0.50 | +16% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -36% |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.62 | -71% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -30% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ross North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ross North recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 39.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ross North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ross North recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ross North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ross North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ross North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ross North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ross North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ross North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ross North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ross North recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ross North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ross North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ross North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ross North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ross North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ross North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ross North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ross North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ross North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ross North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ross North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ross North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ross North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ross North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ross North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ross North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ross North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross East | 396 | 110.8 | +94% |
| Penyard | 107 | 28.4 | -50% |
| Old Gore | 92 | 29.2 | -49% |
| Llangarron | 96 | 28.3 | -50% |
| Kerne Bridge | 112 | 35.1 | -38% |
| Birch | 69 | 19.0 | -67% |
| Backbury | 138 | 39.0 | -32% |
| Dinedor Hill | 194 | 48.7 | -14% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Woburn Close | 18 |
| On or near Cawdor Arch Road | 15 |
| On or near The Mead | 14 |
| On or near Old Market Close | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 13 |
| On or near Starling Road | 12 |
| On or near Verschoyle Gardens | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ross North 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 | 99 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 18.5% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ross North has an estimated population of 5,316. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ross North sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ross North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Ross North a safe place to live?
Ross North recorded 57.0 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 Ross North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Ross North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ross North was down 22% on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 388 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ross North?
Ross North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.