HR2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR2

HR2, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HR2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HR2, encompassing approximately 38748 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-7.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

HR2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Grafton Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

HR2 Crime Map

Postcodes in HR2

The postcode district are associated with the HR2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HR2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences904.93-7.22%
Anti-social behaviour402.328.11%
Criminal damage and arson171.0341.67%
Public order100.44-28.57%
Other theft100.26-23.08%
Burglary70.260.00%
Drugs50.18-50.00%
Other crime40.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.05-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.05100.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences975.375.43%
Anti-social behaviour372.5023.33%
Public order140.95-12.50%
Other theft130.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.34-25.00%
Drugs100.31233.33%
Shoplifting90.2680.00%
Burglary70.23-22.22%
Other crime40.18-20.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.11-3.16%
Anti-social behaviour302.37-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson160.77-33.33%
Public order160.41-5.88%
Other theft130.41-13.33%
Burglary90.340.00%
Vehicle crime60.230.00%
Other crime50.15400.00%
Shoplifting50.13-54.55%
Drugs30.13-62.50%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.1413.10%
Anti-social behaviour442.4569.23%
Criminal damage and arson241.1450.00%
Public order170.6254.55%
Other theft150.44-48.28%
Shoplifting110.3957.14%
Burglary90.2880.00%
Drugs80.23166.67%
Vehicle crime60.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.1533.33%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Other crime10.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.2110.53%
Other theft292.17163.64%
Anti-social behaviour260.75-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson160.6745.45%
Vehicle crime120.41140.00%
Public order110.3183.33%
Shoplifting70.2875.00%
Burglary50.18-54.55%
Possession of weapons30.1350.00%
Drugs30.08-62.50%
Other crime20.08-50.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences764.34-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour271.9642.11%
Criminal damage and arson110.70-35.29%
Other theft110.280.00%
Burglary110.2822.22%
Drugs80.2833.33%
Public order60.21-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.1566.67%
Other crime40.130.00%
Shoplifting40.10300.00%
Robbery30.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.4131.43%
Anti-social behaviour192.375.56%
Criminal damage and arson170.4970.00%
Other theft110.44-21.43%
Burglary90.28-10.00%
Public order70.23-30.00%
Drugs60.1850.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Vehicle crime30.100.00%
Bicycle theft20.08-33.33%
Shoplifting10.05-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences703.95-32.69%
Anti-social behaviour181.81-14.29%
Other theft140.46-33.33%
Public order100.36-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson100.26-41.18%
Burglary100.260.00%
Drugs40.26-42.86%
Shoplifting40.1033.33%
Other crime40.10-60.00%
Bicycle theft30.1050.00%
Possession of weapons30.08200.00%
Vehicle crime30.08-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.477.22%
Anti-social behaviour212.68-40.00%
Other theft210.545.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.546.25%
Public order110.44-38.89%
Burglary100.2811.11%
Other crime100.26150.00%
Drugs70.2616.67%
Vehicle crime50.18150.00%
Shoplifting30.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences975.60-10.19%
Anti-social behaviour352.5016.67%
Other theft200.90-4.76%
Public order180.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.4614.29%
Burglary90.41-40.00%
Drugs60.230.00%
Shoplifting60.15100.00%
Other crime40.150.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.05-77.78%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 108 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1085.8652.11%
Anti-social behaviour302.79-36.17%
Other theft210.7750.00%
Public order150.54-6.25%
Burglary150.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.39-17.65%
Vehicle crime90.36350.00%
Drugs60.230.00%
Other crime40.15100.00%
Shoplifting30.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.08-13.41%
Anti-social behaviour471.8327.03%
Criminal damage and arson171.2130.77%
Public order160.44100.00%
Other theft140.41-12.50%
Burglary90.3650.00%
Shoplifting60.23100.00%
Drugs60.15-14.29%
Possession of weapons40.15300.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-71.43%
Other crime20.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.05-33.33%
Robbery10.050.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour372.120.00%
Other theft160.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.410.00%
Public order80.340.00%
Drugs70.210.00%
Vehicle crime70.180.00%
Burglary60.180.00%
Shoplifting30.150.00%
Bicycle theft30.080.00%
Other crime30.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202412
May 202416
April 202424
March 202416
February 202411
January 202417
December 202310
November 202317
October 202316
September 202314
August 202317
July 202313

A total of 411 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202437
May 202430
April 202444
March 202426
February 202427
January 202419
December 202318
November 202321
October 202335
September 202330
August 202347
July 202337

A total of 1158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202490
June 202497
May 202492
April 202495
March 202484
February 202476
January 202492
December 202370
November 2023104
October 202397
September 2023108
August 202371
July 202382

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 202417
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202310
November 202311
October 202318
September 202315
August 202316
July 20238

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 208 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202413
May 202413
April 202415
March 202429
February 202411
January 202411
December 202314
November 202321
October 202320
September 202321
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20239
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 202315
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Grafton Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Belmont Court
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Oak Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dunoon Mead
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mayne Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cherry Tree Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. A465
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Springfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Merestone Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Flaxley Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 15. The Oval
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pulley Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Fordshill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ridgeway Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Longmeadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Homestead
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Arran Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Wyelands Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Hunderton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Poole Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. May Banks Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Smithy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Standale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Frome Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lacey Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Weobley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1