Crime in Saxon Gate: statistics, rates and trends
167 crimes were recorded in Saxon Gate in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saxon Gate at a glance
- Crime trends in Saxon Gate
- Types of crime in Saxon Gate
- Saxon Gate compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Saxon Gate
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saxon Gate
- Demographics of Saxon Gate
- Questions about crime in Saxon Gate
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (81), anti-social behaviour (22) and public order (15) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,069th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Saxon Gate | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 167 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,421 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Saxon Gate of any year here (167 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 167 | 48.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 182 | 53.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 184 | 53.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 273 | 79.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 274 | 80.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 357 | 104.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 289 | 84.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 76.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 271 | 79.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 12 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and violence and sexual offences (31% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Saxon Gate; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Aylestone Hill (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saxon Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +100% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -4% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +35% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +1009% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +74% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +24% |
| Dinedor Hill | 198 | 49.7 | +2% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Saxon Gate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Longmeadow” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Longmeadow | 24 |
| On or near Laycock Drive | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Ridgeway Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Homestead | 7 |
| On or near Manor Road | 7 |
| On or near Ramsay Close | 7 |
| On or near Hawthorn Grove | 6 |
| On or near The Ploughman | 6 |
Of the 145 crimes in Saxon Gate with a recorded outcome, 10% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 22 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 15 | 10.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 6.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Saxon Gate has an estimated population of 3,421 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saxon Gate average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Saxon Gate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saxon Gate a safe place to live?
Saxon Gate recorded 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,069th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Saxon Gate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).
Is crime in Saxon Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saxon Gate was down 8% on the year before: 167 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 182 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saxon Gate?
About 3,421 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saxon Gate?
Saxon Gate 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.