Crime in Stoney Street: statistics, rates and trends
133 crimes were recorded in Stoney Street in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stoney Street at a glance
- Crime trends in Stoney Street
- Types of crime in Stoney Street
- Stoney Street compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stoney Street
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stoney Street
- Population and deprivation in Stoney Street
- Questions about crime in Stoney Street
- About this data
133 crimes were recorded in Stoney Street in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 68 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stoney Street has the 3,362nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stoney Street | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 133 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,157 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stoney Street was highest in the year to July 2022 (197 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (125). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 133 | 42.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 166 | 52.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 149 | 47.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 152 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 197 | 62.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 195 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 157 | 49.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 153 | 48.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 125 | 39.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 13 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stoney Street 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 (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 21.5 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 5.4 | 0.35 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 0.51 | -35% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +25% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +80% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.2 | 0.68 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +150% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 0.45 | -77% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.6 | 0.10 | -78% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.38 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stoney Street
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stoney Street recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stoney Street
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stoney Street recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stoney Street
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stoney Street recorded 11 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 35% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stoney Street
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stoney Street recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stoney Street
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stoney Street recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stoney Street
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stoney Street recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stoney Street
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stoney Street recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stoney Street
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stoney Street recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stoney Street
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stoney Street recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stoney Street
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stoney Street 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stoney Street, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stoney Street.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoney Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wormside | 162 | 41.8 | -1% |
| Credenhill | 96 | 25.3 | -40% |
| Belmont Rural | 192 | 57.6 | +37% |
| Newton Farm | 339 | 68.0 | +61% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +6% |
| Greyfriars | 328 | 82.3 | +95% |
| Bobblestock | 179 | 45.7 | +8% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +132% |
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 Stoney Street over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stone Street | 17 |
| On or near Pulley Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 9 |
| On or near Oak Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Paterson Close | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Apple Tree Close | 5 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 4 |
| On or near Syers Croft | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stoney Street 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 | 55 | 41.4% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 16.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 18 | 13.5% |
| Not recorded | 17 | 12.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.8% |
Stoney Street has an estimated population of 3,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stoney Street sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stoney Street |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Stoney Street a safe place to live?
Stoney Street recorded 42.1 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 Stoney Street?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in Stoney Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoney Street was down 20% on the year before: 133 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 166 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stoney Street?
Stoney Street 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 Stoney Street. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.