HR1 2AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR1 2AQ

HR1 2AQ, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 140 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 155.14 per 1,000 population. This HR1 2AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR1 postcode area, which has experienced 226 crimes and a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR1 2AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR1 2AQ, encompassing approximately 902 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR1 2AQ area, explore the HR1 2AQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the HR1 2AQ area, visit the HR1 2AQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-13.33% decrease)

HR1 2AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

HR1 2AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50155.14-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2655.41-21.21%
Shoplifting2628.81-13.33%
Public order1628.8114.29%
Other theft617.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.65-50.00%
Drugs25.54-60.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Theft from the person22.220.00%
Possession of weapons12.22-66.67%
Other crime11.11-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Robbery11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70198.3662.79%
Anti-social behaviour3377.57-15.38%
Shoplifting3036.5750.00%
Public order1433.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1015.5111.11%
Drugs511.08-16.67%
Other theft45.54-20.00%
Possession of weapons34.430.00%
Robbery33.32200.00%
Theft from the person23.320.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime12.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43151.82-6.52%
Anti-social behaviour3947.655.41%
Shoplifting2043.22-23.08%
Public order1022.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson911.08-18.18%
Drugs69.970.00%
Other theft56.650.00%
Vehicle crime25.54100.00%
Bicycle theft12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46167.33-2.13%
Anti-social behaviour3750.98-5.13%
Shoplifting2641.0030.00%
Public order1228.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson1113.3022.22%
Drugs612.1920.00%
Other theft56.65-16.67%
Other crime45.540.00%
Vehicle crime14.43-66.67%
Burglary11.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.11-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47164.01-29.85%
Anti-social behaviour3952.088.33%
Shoplifting2043.2281.82%
Criminal damage and arson922.16-10.00%
Public order99.97-10.00%
Other theft69.97-14.29%
Drugs56.65-37.50%
Burglary35.5450.00%
Vehicle crime33.3250.00%
Robbery23.320.00%
Possession of weapons22.22-60.00%
Theft from the person22.22100.00%
Bicycle theft12.22-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67189.5013.56%
Anti-social behaviour3674.250.00%
Shoplifting1139.89-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson1012.19-16.67%
Public order1011.08-16.67%
Drugs811.08100.00%
Other theft78.87-30.00%
Other crime57.7625.00%
Bicycle theft55.5425.00%
Possession of weapons55.54150.00%
Robbery25.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Burglary22.22100.00%
Theft from the person12.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59181.7425.53%
Anti-social behaviour3665.38-7.69%
Shoplifting1639.89-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson1217.739.09%
Public order1213.3020.00%
Other theft1013.3066.67%
Drugs411.08-33.33%
Bicycle theft44.43300.00%
Other crime44.430.00%
Robbery34.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.32100.00%
Burglary12.22-50.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47161.794.44%
Anti-social behaviour3952.080.00%
Shoplifting2343.2221.05%
Criminal damage and arson1125.49-15.38%
Public order1012.19-28.57%
Other theft611.080.00%
Drugs66.65-14.29%
Burglary26.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons12.220.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45167.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour3949.8718.18%
Shoplifting1943.2290.00%
Public order1421.067.69%
Criminal damage and arson1315.51116.67%
Drugs714.41-12.50%
Other theft67.76-45.45%
Burglary36.6550.00%
Other crime13.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Theft from the person11.11-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72180.6394.59%
Anti-social behaviour3379.7913.79%
Public order1336.57116.67%
Other theft1114.41175.00%
Shoplifting1012.19-56.52%
Drugs811.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson68.870.00%
Theft from the person26.650.00%
Burglary22.220.00%
Bicycle theft22.22-66.67%
Other crime12.220.00%
Robbery11.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.11-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37137.41-42.19%
Anti-social behaviour2941.007.41%
Shoplifting2332.1415.00%
Drugs725.4916.67%
Public order67.76-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.65-70.00%
Bicycle theft66.65500.00%
Other theft46.65-71.43%
Possession of weapons34.430.00%
Robbery33.32200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64190.601.59%
Anti-social behaviour2770.92-6.90%
Criminal damage and arson2029.92150.00%
Shoplifting2022.1653.85%
Public order1422.16-12.50%
Other theft1415.51250.00%
Drugs615.5120.00%
Possession of weapons36.6550.00%
Bicycle theft13.32-75.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Burglary11.11-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63169.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour2969.810.00%
Public order1632.140.00%
Shoplifting1317.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.410.00%
Drugs58.870.00%
Bicycle theft45.540.00%
Other theft44.430.00%
Burglary44.430.00%
Other crime34.430.00%
Possession of weapons23.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 442 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202439
June 202437
May 202439
April 202436
March 202436
February 202439
January 202439
December 202333
November 202329
October 202327
September 202329

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202430
July 202420
June 202426
May 202420
April 202411
March 202416
February 202423
January 202419
December 202310
November 202323
October 202320
September 202313

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 202314
September 20234

A total of 710 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202470
July 202443
June 202446
May 202447
April 202467
March 202459
February 202447
January 202445
December 202372
November 202337
October 202364
September 202363

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202313
November 20236
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20245
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 202320
September 20238

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR1 2AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Union Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Palace Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bewell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Canal Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Monkmoor Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Blackfriars Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Commercial Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Offa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. A438
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St John Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Castle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Broad Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Eign Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Maylord Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Canonmoor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 24. Widemarsh Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Blue School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Coningsby Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Coningsby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Ferrers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. St Ethelbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Aubrey Street
    Total1
    Robbery1