Crime in Wormside: statistics, rates and trends
158 crimes were recorded in Wormside in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (72), other theft (23) and anti-social behaviour (16) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,414th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wormside | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 158 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.8 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 3,876 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wormside peaked in the year to August 2021 (313 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (148). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 158 | 40.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 148 | 38.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 184 | 47.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 194 | 50.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 193 | 49.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 313 | 80.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 247 | 63.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 292 | 75.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 276 | 71.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 13 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (46% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 18.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Other theft | 23 | 5.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wormside; the highest is Red Hill (97.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Birch (19.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wormside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoney Street | 128 | 40.5 | -1% |
| Belmont Rural | 202 | 60.6 | +49% |
| Newton Farm | 329 | 66.0 | +62% |
| Red Hill | 551 | 97.6 | +139% |
| Saxon Gate | 167 | 48.8 | +20% |
| Greyfriars | 338 | 84.8 | +108% |
| Birch | 72 | 19.8 | -51% |
| Kings Acre | 146 | 44.8 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 71% of the crime recorded in Wormside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 20 |
| On or near Lowfield Meadow | 18 |
| On or near Coldstone Cross | 14 |
| On or near Chandler'S Close | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Tippetts Meadow | 11 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 10 |
| On or near Green Lane | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Castle Park | 5 |
Of the 142 crimes in Wormside with a recorded outcome, 22% 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 16 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 47.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 31 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Wormside has an estimated population of 3,876 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wormside average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wormside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wormside a safe place to live?
Wormside recorded 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,414th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wormside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (23).
Is crime in Wormside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wormside was up 7% on the year before: 158 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 148 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wormside?
About 3,876 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wormside?
Wormside 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.