BROAD STREET, HR6 8BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR6 8BS

BROAD STREET, HR6 8BS, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.03 per 1,000 population. This HR6 8BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR6 postcode area, which has experienced 106 crimes and a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR6 8BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR6 8BS, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR6 8BS area, explore the HR6 8BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-52.38% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR6 8BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • West Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

BROAD STREET, HR6 8BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1019.0366.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.34-52.38%
Shoplifting103.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.34-44.44%
Other theft43.34100.00%
Public order41.34-63.64%
Burglary31.340.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.0431.25%
Anti-social behaviour187.0138.46%
Public order116.01266.67%
Shoplifting103.6711.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.340.00%
Robbery22.000.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.36-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour135.3430.00%
Shoplifting94.34-30.77%
Other theft43.01-42.86%
Public order31.34-40.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.37-20.83%
Shoplifting136.3444.44%
Anti-social behaviour104.3442.86%
Other theft73.34250.00%
Public order52.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.3741.18%
Shoplifting98.01-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3450.00%
Drugs42.00100.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.700.00%
Shoplifting165.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.34-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson42.34300.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.69-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour175.68112.50%
Public order65.68200.00%
Shoplifting42.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-90.91%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.035.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.01120.00%
Shoplifting103.6742.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.34-20.00%
Other crime22.67100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.0342.86%
Anti-social behaviour106.68150.00%
Shoplifting73.3440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.34-50.00%
Public order21.67-60.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.36-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson104.6766.67%
Public order53.3425.00%
Shoplifting51.67-82.76%
Anti-social behaviour41.67-66.67%
Burglary31.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2927.7161.11%
Violence and sexual offences229.6810.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.010.00%
Burglary62.000.00%
Public order42.00100.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Other theft11.00-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.0425.00%
Shoplifting186.6880.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.0150.00%
Other theft52.00400.00%
Drugs21.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.030.00%
Shoplifting105.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202421
July 202416
June 202419
May 202424
April 202417
March 202417
February 202421
January 202420
December 202314
November 202322
October 202320
September 202316

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 202416
March 20244
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 202329
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247
April 20247
March 202417
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 202312
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR6 8BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 2. West Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B4361
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. The Priory
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Corn Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hawthorne Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Arkwright Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Cheaton Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mill Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Eaton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Burgess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lugg Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Oldfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Townsend Close
    Total1
    Other theft1