Crime in Leominster: statistics, rates and trends
1,150 crimes were recorded in Leominster in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Leominster at a glance
- Crime trends in Leominster
- Types of crime in Leominster
- Leominster compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Leominster
- Streets with the most crime in Leominster
- What happened after crimes were reported in Leominster
- Demographics of Leominster
- Questions about crime in Leominster
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (459), anti-social behaviour (183) and shoplifting (122) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 407th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Leominster | Herefordshire, County of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,150 | 11,739 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.7 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,014 | 191,047 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Leominster of any year here (1,150 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,150 | 95.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,414 | 117.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,308 | 108.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,683 | 140.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,583 | 131.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,422 | 118.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,569 | 130.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,729 | 143.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,635 | 136.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 99 |
| July 2026 | 115 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 107 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 101 |
Compared with England and Wales, Leominster recorded notably more public order (41% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (27% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 91 to 60 and other crime fell from 39 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 122 | 10.2 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Public order | 113 | 9.4 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Leominster; the highest is Worcester (114.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Ledbury (55.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Leominster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 880 | 79.1 | -17% |
| Hereford | 5,673 | 93.3 | -3% |
| Ledbury | 548 | 55.7 | -42% |
| Great Malvern | 2,477 | 71.8 | -25% |
| Bewdley | 680 | 60.6 | -37% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,190 | 62.5 | -35% |
| Worcester | 11,934 | 114.4 | +19% |
| Ross-on-Wye | 833 | 73.3 | -23% |
Of the 4 areas within Leominster, Leominster East had the highest crime rate (127.4 per 1,000) and Leominster West the lowest (37.7), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster East | Neighbourhood | 4,946 | 630 | 127.4 |
| Leominster South | Neighbourhood | 2,963 | 312 | 105.3 |
| Leominster North & Rural | Neighbourhood | 3,118 | 147 | 47.1 |
| Leominster West | Neighbourhood | 2,521 | 95 | 37.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Leominster over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 59 |
| On or near West Street | 46 |
| On or near High Street | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Wigmore Street | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Corn Square | 32 |
| On or near Middlemarsh | 26 |
| On or near Ryelands Road | 24 |
Of the 967 crimes in Leominster with a recorded outcome, 16% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 183 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 402 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 15.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Leominster has an estimated population of 12,014 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Leominster average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Leominster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Leominster a safe place to live?
Leominster recorded 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 407th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Leominster?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Leominster going up or down?
Recorded crime in Leominster was down 19% on the year before: 1,150 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,414 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Leominster?
About 12,014 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Leominster?
Leominster 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.