Crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
110 crimes were recorded in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- Population and deprivation in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
110 crimes were recorded in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 50 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of has the 3,705th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 110 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.4 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,391 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of was highest in the year to July 2021 (175 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (101). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 110 | 32.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 129 | 38.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 101 | 29.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 110 | 32.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 124 | 36.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 175 | 51.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 162 | 47.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 166 | 49.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 157 | 46.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 14.7 | 0.43 | +11% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.7 | 0.74 | +14% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.2 | 0.21 | -59% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.4 | 0.48 | +100% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.5 | 0.22 | -58% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 45.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagley | 118 | 26.9 | -17% |
| Bishops Frome & Cradley | 111 | 35.8 | +10% |
| Backbury | 138 | 39.0 | +20% |
| Bromyard West | 478 | 99.6 | +207% |
| Sutton Walls | 83 | 23.7 | -27% |
| Hampton | 132 | 32.6 | +0% |
| Ledbury North | 219 | 68.3 | +110% |
| Aylestone Hill | 153 | 32.6 | +1% |
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 Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Wilden Bank | 16 |
| On or near The Oaklands | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near A4172 | 6 |
| On or near Falcon Lane | 5 |
| On or near Rosemaund Drive | 5 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Watery Lane | 5 |
| On or near Burghope Orchard | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of 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 | 42 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 11 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 7.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.9% |
Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,391. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of recorded 32.4 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 Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of was down 15% on the year before: 110 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 129 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of?
Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of 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 Three Crosses, Herefordshire, County of. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.