Crime in Widemarsh: statistics, rates and trends
438 crimes were recorded in Widemarsh in the 12 months to August 2026, 143.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Widemarsh at a glance
- Crime trends in Widemarsh
- Types of crime in Widemarsh
- Widemarsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Widemarsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Widemarsh
- Demographics of Widemarsh
- Questions about crime in Widemarsh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (129), shoplifting (93) and anti-social behaviour (61) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 497th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Widemarsh | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 438 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 143.0 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,063 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Widemarsh peaked in the year to August 2021 (534 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (412). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 438 | 143.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 463 | 151.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 412 | 134.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 451 | 147.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 508 | 165.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 534 | 174.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 509 | 166.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 513 | 167.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 491 | 160.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
Compared with England and Wales, Widemarsh recorded notably more shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate), other theft (2.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (65% above the national rate). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 26 to 34 and other theft rose from 30 to 39, while public order fell from 35 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 78 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 129 | 42.1 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 30.4 | 8.5 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 19.9 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Other theft | 39 | 12.7 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 24 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 17 | 5.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 3.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Widemarsh; the highest is Central, Herefordshire, County of (541.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Aylestone Hill (34.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Widemarsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| College | 230 | 74.1 | -48% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | -41% |
| Central | 1,972 | 541.5 | +279% |
| Holmer | 191 | 35.9 | -75% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | -69% |
| Bobblestock | 175 | 44.7 | -69% |
| Eign Hill | 160 | 46.7 | -67% |
| Aylestone Hill | 161 | 34.3 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Widemarsh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near St Mary'S Court | 18 |
| On or near Chave Court Close | 16 |
| On or near Chester Close | 16 |
| On or near Holmer Road | 15 |
| On or near A4103 | 13 |
| On or near Newtown Road | 13 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 12 |
Of the 377 crimes in Widemarsh with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 152 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 18.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Widemarsh has an estimated population of 3,063 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Widemarsh average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Widemarsh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Widemarsh a safe place to live?
Widemarsh recorded 143.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 497th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Widemarsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (93).
Is crime in Widemarsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Widemarsh was down 5% on the year before: 438 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 463 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Widemarsh?
About 3,063 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Widemarsh?
Widemarsh 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.