OLDFIELDS CLOSE, HR6 8PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR6 8PY

OLDFIELDS CLOSE, HR6 8PY, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.93 per 1,000 population. This HR6 8PY 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 8PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR6 8PY, encompassing approximately 2947 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

HR6 8PY 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
  • B4361 with total crimes: 4

OLDFIELDS CLOSE, HR6 8PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.93-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.05-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.71-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.710.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Public order31.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.09-8.33%
Shoplifting103.7311.11%
Public order93.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.05400.00%
Robbery21.700.00%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.93140.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.0725.00%
Shoplifting93.39-30.77%
Other theft43.05-33.33%
Public order31.36-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.2744.44%
Violence and sexual offences84.41-55.56%
Other theft62.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-28.57%
Public order51.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.6112.50%
Shoplifting96.11-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.05133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Drugs31.3650.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5960.00%
Shoplifting165.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.43-75.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.20140.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.07-16.67%
Public order53.39150.00%
Shoplifting41.70-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.89-7.69%
Shoplifting94.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-28.57%
Public order21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 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 offences1312.8930.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.4175.00%
Shoplifting62.3820.00%
Public order22.04-66.67%
Drugs20.680.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-85.71%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.39150.00%
Burglary73.3940.00%
Public order62.38100.00%
Shoplifting52.04-78.26%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2320.3635.29%
Violence and sexual offences157.8036.36%
Anti-social behaviour75.09-12.50%
Burglary52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-20.00%
Other crime31.36200.00%
Public order31.02200.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.710.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202410
June 20248
May 202418
April 202416
March 202410
February 202412
January 202413
December 202310
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 202412
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 202416
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR6 8PY 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. B4361
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Arkwright Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burgess Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lugg Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Oldfields Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Townsend Close
    Total1
    Other theft1