Crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of: statistics, rates and trends
150 crimes were recorded in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of at a glance
- Crime trends in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- Types of crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- Weobley, Herefordshire, County of compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- Demographics of Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- Questions about crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), criminal damage and arson (25) and burglary (14) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Weobley, Herefordshire, County of | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 150 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,951 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of peaked in the year to August 2019 (217 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (121). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 150 | 38.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 121 | 30.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 146 | 37.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 198 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 212 | 53.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 180 | 45.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 183 | 46.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 217 | 54.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 47.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (48% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 58 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 18.0 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 6.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weobley, Herefordshire, County of; the highest is Leominster East (127.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Credenhill, Herefordshire, County of (24.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weobley, Herefordshire, County of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenswood | 101 | 29.3 | -23% |
| Arrow | 77 | 24.9 | -34% |
| Credenhill | 94 | 24.8 | -35% |
| Castle | 106 | 33.0 | -13% |
| Leominster East | 630 | 127.4 | +236% |
| Sutton Walls | 93 | 26.6 | -30% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | +18% |
| Kington | 175 | 54.0 | +42% |
The 10 locations below account for 70% of the crime recorded in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pepper Plock Ley” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pepper Plock Ley | 26 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 16 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 11 |
| On or near Castle Mead | 10 |
| On or near New Street | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Burton Crescent | 5 |
| On or near B4457 | 4 |
Of the 140 crimes in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 62 | 44.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 38 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Weobley, Herefordshire, County of has an estimated population of 3,951 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (7.8%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (35%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weobley, Herefordshire, County of average decile 4.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Weobley, Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weobley, Herefordshire, County of a safe place to live?
Weobley, Herefordshire, County of recorded 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,519th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weobley, Herefordshire, County of was up 24% on the year before: 150 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 121 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weobley, Herefordshire, County of?
About 3,951 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weobley, Herefordshire, County of?
Weobley, Herefordshire, County of 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.