Crime in Saxon Gate: statistics, rates and trends
161 crimes were recorded in Saxon Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Saxon Gate
- Questions about crime in Saxon Gate
- About this data
161 crimes were recorded in Saxon Gate in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 83 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Saxon Gate has the 3,147th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Saxon Gate | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 161 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,421 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Saxon Gate was highest in the year to July 2021 (349 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (161). Over the whole period it fell 38%, 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 | 161 | 47.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 182 | 53.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 198 | 57.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 268 | 78.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 281 | 82.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 349 | 102.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 286 | 83.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 266 | 77.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 261 | 76.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Saxon Gate 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 anti-social behaviour (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 24.3 | 0.71 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.6 | 0.36 | -30% |
| Public order | 15 | 4.4 | 0.66 | +114% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.6 | 0.32 | -18% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.5 | 0.41 | -17% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +150% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.2 | 0.18 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.6 | 0.71 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -75% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Saxon Gate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Saxon Gate recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 51.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Saxon Gate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Saxon Gate recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Saxon Gate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Saxon Gate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Saxon Gate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Saxon Gate recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Saxon Gate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Saxon Gate recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Saxon Gate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Saxon Gate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Saxon Gate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Saxon Gate recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Saxon Gate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Saxon Gate recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Saxon Gate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Saxon Gate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Saxon Gate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Saxon Gate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Saxon Gate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Saxon Gate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Saxon Gate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Saxon Gate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Saxon Gate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Saxon Gate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Saxon Gate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Saxon Gate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Saxon Gate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Saxon Gate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Saxon Gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +107% |
| Eign Hill | 156 | 45.5 | -3% |
| Newton Farm | 339 | 68.0 | +45% |
| Central | 1,917 | 526.4 | +1018% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +75% |
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | +22% |
| Dinedor Hill | 194 | 48.7 | +4% |
| Aylestone Hill | 153 | 32.6 | -31% |
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 Saxon Gate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Longmeadow | 25 |
| On or near Laycock Drive | 18 |
| On or near Ridgeway Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 7 |
| On or near Hawthorn Grove | 7 |
| On or near Ramsay Close | 7 |
| On or near Chestnut Drive | 6 |
| On or near Homestead | 6 |
| On or near Manor Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Saxon Gate 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 | 64 | 39.8% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 16.8% |
| Not recorded | 19 | 11.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 17 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% |
Saxon Gate has an estimated population of 3,421. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Saxon Gate sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Saxon Gate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.8% |
| Social rented homes | 29.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Saxon Gate a safe place to live?
Saxon Gate recorded 47.1 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 Saxon Gate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Saxon Gate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saxon Gate was down 12% on the year before: 161 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 182 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Saxon Gate?
Saxon Gate 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 Saxon Gate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.