Crime in Ledbury: statistics, rates and trends
540 crimes were recorded in Ledbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ledbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Ledbury
- Types of crime in Ledbury
- Ledbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ledbury
- Streets with the most crime in Ledbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ledbury
- Population and deprivation in Ledbury
- Questions about crime in Ledbury
- About this data
540 crimes were recorded in Ledbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ledbury has the 1,069th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ledbury | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 540 | 11,617 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 60.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,843 | 191,047 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ledbury was highest in the year to July 2022 (803 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (540). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 540 | 54.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 556 | 56.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 633 | 64.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 710 | 72.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 803 | 81.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 736 | 74.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 627 | 63.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 646 | 65.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 674 | 68.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 65 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ledbury 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 public order (+48%) and vehicle crime (+29%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 21.2 | 0.62 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 9.1 | 0.60 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 5.4 | 0.79 | -9% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.7 | 0.70 | +48% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +29% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.5 | 0.72 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.4 | 0.29 | -29% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +36% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +300% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ledbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ledbury recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 38.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ledbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ledbury recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ledbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ledbury recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ledbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ledbury recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ledbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ledbury recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ledbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ledbury recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ledbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ledbury recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ledbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ledbury recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ledbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ledbury recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ledbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ledbury recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ledbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ledbury recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ledbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ledbury recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ledbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ledbury recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ledbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ledbury recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ledbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ledbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ledbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 2,469 | 71.5 | +30% |
| Newent | 426 | 82.7 | +51% |
| Ross-on-Wye | 832 | 73.2 | +33% |
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | -0% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | +57% |
| Hereford | 5,582 | 91.8 | +67% |
| Worcester | 11,879 | 113.8 | +107% |
| Churchdown | 956 | 58.9 | +7% |
3 areas within Ledbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ledbury North had the highest rate (68.3 per 1,000) and Ledbury West the lowest (22.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ledbury North | Neighbourhood | 3,208 | 219 | 68.3 |
| Ledbury South | Neighbourhood | 5,003 | 284 | 56.8 |
| Ledbury West | Neighbourhood | 1,632 | 37 | 22.7 |
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 Ledbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Spring Grove | 20 |
| On or near Shepherds Close | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Martins Way | 16 |
| On or near Church Road | 15 |
| On or near Kipling Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ledbury 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 | 187 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 18.9% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 15.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
Ledbury has an estimated population of 9,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ledbury sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ledbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Ledbury a safe place to live?
Ledbury recorded 54.9 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 Ledbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Ledbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ledbury was down 3% on the year before: 540 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 556 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ledbury?
Ledbury 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 Ledbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.