THE OVAL, HR2 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR2 7HG

THE OVAL, HR2 7HG, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This HR2 7HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR2 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 5.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR2 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR2 7HG, encompassing approximately 4375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR2 7HG area, explore the HR2 7HG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the HR2 7HG area, visit the HR2 7HG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-63.16% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

HR2 7HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hunderton Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Usk Close with total crimes: 4
  • Home Lane with total crimes: 3

THE OVAL, HR2 7HG Crime Map

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.2827.78%
Anti-social behaviour75.26-63.16%
Public order41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91100.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1910.28137.50%
Violence and sexual offences184.3438.46%
Criminal damage and arson24.110.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.40-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour82.97166.67%
Drugs21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.0946.15%
Public order54.3425.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-57.14%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.09-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-46.15%
Public order41.60300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.74-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour133.43333.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-33.33%
Drugs40.910.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.46-71.43%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6921.43%
Other theft73.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.69200.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-20.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Drugs30.6950.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.28211.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.4016.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.600.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Public order20.46100.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.26-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour62.060.00%
Other theft41.37300.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2872.73%
Criminal damage and arson94.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.06-45.45%
Other crime31.370.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.510.00%
Public order32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202419
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 202413
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202418
July 202413
June 202419
May 202413
April 202415
March 202417
February 202414
January 202428
December 20239
November 202319
October 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR2 7HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hunderton Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Usk Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Home Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fallowfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Carr Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Frome Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Goodrich Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Spofford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glastonbury Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beattie Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vaga Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. May Banks Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Honddu Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maidstone Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Newman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mascall Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millard Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Carwardine Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Weobley Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Coppin Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Benedict Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Flaxley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Woodward Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Oval
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Haylease Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Ann Carter Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Hunderton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1