WR6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WR6

WR6, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this WR6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around WR6, encompassing approximately 13111 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

WR6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Camp Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Tiller Lane with total crimes: 4

WR6 Crime Map

Postcodes in WR6

The postcode district are associated with the WR6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The WR6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.27283.33%
Other theft81.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4666.67%
Public order50.380.00%
Burglary40.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.31-25.00%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary82.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.61-68.42%
Vehicle crime40.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.31-42.86%
Other crime30.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.230.00%
Other theft20.23-33.33%
Drugs10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.20-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.4540.00%
Public order50.53150.00%
Other theft30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.23200.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Burglary20.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences202.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-16.67%
Other theft30.380.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Shoplifting20.230.00%
Public order20.150.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour60.76-25.00%
Other theft30.46-57.14%
Public order20.23-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.15-66.67%
Burglary10.08-75.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.37166.67%
Other theft70.6116.67%
Public order60.53500.00%
Burglary40.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.3150.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences182.5928.57%
Other theft61.37-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour30.46-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.23100.00%
Burglary10.150.00%
Public order10.08-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.52-30.00%
Other theft71.0775.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.5366.67%
Public order40.38300.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-50.00%
Burglary10.08-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.0525.00%
Other theft41.53-50.00%
Burglary40.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.230.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.15-33.33%
Drugs10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Public order10.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162.82-15.79%
Other theft81.2260.00%
Public order40.61-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.310.00%
Other crime20.23100.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Burglary20.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences192.8226.67%
Other theft51.45-54.55%
Public order50.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.38-50.00%
Drugs20.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.280.00%
Other theft111.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.840.00%
Burglary50.610.00%
Public order30.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 20246
June 202419
May 202420
April 202410
March 202418
February 202418
January 202414
December 202320
November 202316
October 202319
September 202315

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WR6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Park/Open Space
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Camp Lane
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order1
  • 3. Tiller Lane
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. The Common
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parsonage Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Broadfield Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. A4103
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Hope House Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Acreage
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ardley Meadows
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ryecroft Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Poplar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Birchwood Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. White House Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Easinghope Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Jury Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Pound Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Woodmanton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Blueshot Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Union Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1