HR4 0BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR4 0BQ

HR4 0BQ, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 101 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 84.24 per 1,000 population. This HR4 0BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR4 postcode area, which has experienced 175 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR4 0BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR4 0BQ, encompassing approximately 1199 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR4 0BQ area, explore the HR4 0BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-26.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)

HR4 0BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 8

HR4 0BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3084.24-26.83%
Shoplifting2525.02-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1520.85-42.31%
Public order1212.5120.00%
Other theft610.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.0020.00%
Burglary25.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Drugs11.67-80.00%
Robbery10.83-66.67%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41109.2624.24%
Shoplifting3034.2042.86%
Anti-social behaviour2625.0213.04%
Public order1021.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.34150.00%
Drugs54.17150.00%
Possession of weapons34.170.00%
Robbery32.500.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Burglary21.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3376.7317.86%
Anti-social behaviour2327.529.52%
Shoplifting2119.18-19.23%
Public order617.51-33.33%
Drugs25.00-50.00%
Other theft21.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.67-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2888.41-20.00%
Shoplifting2623.3536.84%
Anti-social behaviour2121.68-34.38%
Public order917.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.5140.00%
Other theft55.8425.00%
Drugs44.17-20.00%
Possession of weapons33.3450.00%
Other crime12.500.00%
Burglary10.83-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3596.7520.69%
Anti-social behaviour3229.19100.00%
Shoplifting1926.6958.33%
Criminal damage and arson515.8525.00%
Drugs54.170.00%
Other theft44.17-20.00%
Public order43.34-20.00%
Theft from the person33.34200.00%
Burglary22.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Bicycle theft21.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.67-50.00%
Robbery11.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2975.06-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour1624.19-20.00%
Shoplifting1213.349.09%
Drugs510.0166.67%
Other theft54.170.00%
Public order54.17-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.17-42.86%
Bicycle theft43.34100.00%
Possession of weapons43.340.00%
Other crime23.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3582.5729.63%
Anti-social behaviour2029.19-23.08%
Shoplifting1116.68-52.17%
Public order99.1780.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.5116.67%
Other theft55.8425.00%
Other crime44.170.00%
Drugs33.34200.00%
Bicycle theft22.500.00%
Robbery21.670.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2776.73-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour2622.52-10.34%
Shoplifting2321.6835.29%
Criminal damage and arson619.18-50.00%
Public order55.00-44.44%
Other theft44.1733.33%
Drugs13.34-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2991.74107.14%
Violence and sexual offences2924.19-23.68%
Shoplifting1724.1941.67%
Criminal damage and arson1214.18140.00%
Public order910.0112.50%
Drugs47.5133.33%
Burglary33.340.00%
Other theft32.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3875.9058.33%
Anti-social behaviour1431.690.00%
Shoplifting1211.68-14.29%
Public order810.0160.00%
Other theft66.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.0066.67%
Drugs34.17-40.00%
Theft from the person22.500.00%
Bicycle theft11.67-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.83-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2467.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1420.02-33.33%
Shoplifting1411.68-22.22%
Bicycle theft611.680.00%
Drugs55.0066.67%
Public order54.17-28.57%
Other theft34.17-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson32.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons32.5050.00%
Robbery32.50200.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3085.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2125.020.00%
Shoplifting1817.510.00%
Other theft1115.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.170.00%
Public order77.510.00%
Drugs35.840.00%
Possession of weapons22.500.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 228 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202421
June 202426
May 202419
April 202412
March 202411
February 202423
January 202417
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202441
July 202433
June 202428
May 202435
April 202429
March 202435
February 202427
January 202429
December 202338
November 202324
October 202330

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20249
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202423
June 202421
May 202432
April 202416
March 202420
February 202426
January 202429
December 202314
November 202314
October 202321

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR4 0BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Railway Mews
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Peter'S Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palace Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Bewell Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Commercial Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Offa Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Grimmer Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. A438
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St John Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Castle Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Martin'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Broad Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Eign Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Melrose Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Maylord Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Ferrers Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Wye Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Aubrey Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. West Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Pomona Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Portland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Gunners Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. New Market Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1