BALLHURST, HR7 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR7 4EF

BALLHURST, HR7 4EF, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.41 per 1,000 population. This HR7 4EF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR7 postcode area, which has experienced 32 crimes and a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR7 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR7 4EF, encompassing approximately 2126 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR7 4EF area, explore the HR7 4EF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the HR7 4EF area, visit the HR7 4EF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR7 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dry Thistle Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Kirkham Garden with total crimes: 3

BALLHURST, HR7 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.2933.33%
Public order31.880.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.41-18.18%
Shoplifting54.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3550.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.35266.67%
Other theft45.17100.00%
Public order21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-75.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.4660.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.76-66.67%
Other theft21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.88-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.23-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.35-40.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Burglary10.94-75.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.17600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.290.00%
Burglary42.350.00%
Public order31.88-25.00%
Shoplifting21.41100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.23450.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.17150.00%
Public order42.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.640.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.94-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.0523.08%
Public order37.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.410.00%
Other theft20.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8230.00%
Other theft36.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99-33.33%
Other theft34.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41100.00%
Public order10.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-85.71%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.050.00%
Possession of weapons23.290.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20243
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 20242
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

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
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR7 4EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dry Thistle Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kirkham Garden
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Teme Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sling Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Firs Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Ballhurst Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sheep Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Little Hereford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Clover Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1