HR8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR8

HR8, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this HR8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around HR8, encompassing approximately 13633 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Woodleigh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

HR8 Crime Map

Postcodes in HR8

The postcode district are associated with the HR8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The HR8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.0315.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.69-9.09%
Other theft50.730.00%
Public order40.370.00%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.22-25.00%
Shoplifting30.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.595.26%
Anti-social behaviour111.4737.50%
Other theft50.81-44.44%
Burglary40.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29100.00%
Vehicle crime30.2950.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.07-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.67-34.48%
Other theft91.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.66-38.46%
Shoplifting40.5933.33%
Public order20.29-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.150.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Drugs20.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.77-9.38%
Anti-social behaviour132.1344.44%
Public order70.9540.00%
Burglary40.51-20.00%
Shoplifting30.29-25.00%
Other theft30.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-33.33%
Drugs20.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.35-18.18%
Burglary50.66-28.57%
Public order50.37-28.57%
Shoplifting40.37-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.22200.00%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Other theft20.15-77.78%
Robbery10.150.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.35-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour111.17-31.25%
Shoplifting110.81450.00%
Other theft90.8150.00%
Burglary70.66250.00%
Public order70.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.51-33.33%
Other crime30.440.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.5721.74%
Anti-social behaviour162.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.1728.57%
Other theft60.66100.00%
Public order40.440.00%
Other crime30.2950.00%
Burglary20.22100.00%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.1835.29%
Anti-social behaviour121.6971.43%
Criminal damage and arson70.88600.00%
Public order40.5133.33%
Shoplifting30.2950.00%
Other theft30.2250.00%
Other crime20.22-33.33%
Burglary10.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-50.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.0170.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.250.00%
Other crime30.51200.00%
Public order30.2250.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Burglary20.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%
Other theft20.15-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.93-61.54%
Other theft70.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.5116.67%
Burglary40.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.29200.00%
Shoplifting20.22100.00%
Public order20.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-66.67%
Robbery10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.458.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.91-60.00%
Other theft40.4433.33%
Vehicle crime30.29200.00%
Public order20.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.150.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.100.00%
Other crime30.440.00%
Other theft30.220.00%
Burglary30.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.220.00%
Public order20.150.00%
Theft from the person20.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202420
July 202419
June 202429
May 202432
April 202416
March 202428
February 202423
January 202417
December 202310
November 202326
October 202324

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 202416
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202315

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 202411
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Woodleigh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Leasowes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Fox Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Forge Bank
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Russet Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. A4172
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Near Green Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. The Oaklands
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Heywood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Leadon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Horse Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ballard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Common Garden
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. St George Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hodges Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Horse Lane Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Tilley'S Alley
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Church Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Upper Court Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Upper Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Jubilee Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Shepherds Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1