BELLE ORCHARD CLOSE, HR8 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR8 2AF

BELLE ORCHARD CLOSE, HR8 2AF, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population. This HR8 2AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR8 postcode area, which has experienced 50 crimes and a crime rate of 3.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR8 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR8 2AF, encompassing approximately 2674 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HR8 2AF area, explore the HR8 2AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HR8 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Market Street with total crimes: 2

BELLE ORCHARD CLOSE, HR8 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6128.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.370.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.73-30.00%
Shoplifting42.6233.33%
Other theft31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2211.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.7450.00%
Public order62.24100.00%
Shoplifting32.24-25.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Shoplifting41.50-60.00%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.10400.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.74-62.50%
Public order52.2425.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9950.00%
Public order42.24300.00%
Shoplifting21.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24200.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-71.43%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences77.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Bicycle theft20.75100.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.8560.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.62-84.62%
Burglary10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1310.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.990.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 202416
February 202412
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
October 20232
September 202313

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HR8 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Queen'S Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St George Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hodges Yard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodleigh Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1