WESTFIELD STREET, HR4 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR4 9PJ

WESTFIELD STREET, HR4 9PJ, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.46 per 1,000 population. This HR4 9PJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR4 postcode area, which has experienced 199 crimes and a crime rate of 6.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR4 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR4 9PJ, encompassing approximately 3141 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR4 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thirsk Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Cheltenham Avenue with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD STREET, HR4 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4660.00%
Burglary22.55100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50100.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.96-50.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.82-33.33%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0528.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.87200.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23400.00%
Drugs31.590.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.14150.00%
Shoplifting31.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.18150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.32-87.50%
Shoplifting10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.410.00%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR4 9PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thirsk Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Cheltenham Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sidney Box Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Haldon Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wincanton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ascot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1