Crime in Ross North: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Ross North in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ross North
- Questions about crime in Ross North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (124), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,638th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ross North | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,316 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ross North of any year here (316 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 59.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 368 | 69.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 461 | 86.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 516 | 97.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 570 | 107.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 495 | 93.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 501 | 94.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 474 | 89.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 426 | 80.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 124 | 23.3 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 6.2 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Public order | 25 | 4.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ross North; the highest is Ross East (108.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Birch (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ross North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross East | 388 | 108.5 | +83% |
| Penyard | 114 | 30.3 | -49% |
| Old Gore | 94 | 29.8 | -50% |
| Llangarron | 101 | 29.8 | -50% |
| Kerne Bridge | 108 | 33.8 | -43% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -67% |
| Backbury | 139 | 39.3 | -34% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Ross North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Woburn Close | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Old Market Close | 15 |
| On or near Starling Road | 15 |
| On or near The Mead | 15 |
| On or near Cawdor Arch Road | 14 |
| On or near Verschoyle Gardens | 11 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 10 |
Of the 264 crimes in Ross North with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 99 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 18.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Ross North has an estimated population of 5,316 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ross North average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ross North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ross North a safe place to live?
Ross North recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,638th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ross North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 124 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Ross North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ross North was down 14% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 368 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ross North?
About 5,316 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ross North?
Ross North 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.