Crime in Stoney Street: statistics, rates and trends
128 crimes were recorded in Stoney Street in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Stoney Street
- Questions about crime in Stoney Street
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (13) and other theft (13) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Stoney Street | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 128 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.5 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,157 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stoney Street of any year here (128 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 128 | 40.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 166 | 52.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 151 | 47.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 155 | 49.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 192 | 60.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 190 | 60.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 156 | 49.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 153 | 48.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 137 | 43.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (37% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 21.5 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 2 | 0.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stoney Street; the highest is Red Hill (97.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Credenhill, Herefordshire, County of (24.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stoney Street |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wormside | 158 | 40.8 | +1% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -39% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +49% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +63% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +10% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +109% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | +10% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +141% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Stoney Street over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stone Street” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stone Street | 15 |
| On or near Pulley Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Oak Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Paterson Close | 9 |
| On or near Elm Grove | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 7 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 4 |
| On or near Ruckhall Lane | 4 |
| On or near St Mary'S Close | 4 |
Of the 115 crimes in Stoney Street with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 56 | 48.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 16.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 15.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
Stoney Street has an estimated population of 3,157 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stoney Street average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stoney Street | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stoney Street a safe place to live?
Stoney Street recorded 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,428th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (13).
Is crime in Stoney Street going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stoney Street was down 23% on the year before: 128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 166 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stoney Street?
About 3,157 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stoney Street?
Stoney Street 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.