HR8 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HR8 2BS

HR8 2BS, Herefordshire, County of has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This HR8 2BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HR8 postcode area, which has experienced 56 crimes and a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HR8 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HR8 2BS, encompassing approximately 2894 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

HR8 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodleigh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Russet Close with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2

HR8 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1828.57%
Other theft23.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 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 offences75.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In July 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 offences95.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 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 offences96.56-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11-25.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.46300.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting42.76300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-83.33%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.1550.00%
Public order22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15-20.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.49-50.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.46-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.420.00%
Theft from the person21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20249
May 202410
April 20242
March 202412
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodleigh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Russet Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victoria Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Queen'S Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St George Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oatleys Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Canal Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Harlequin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Albert Road
    Total1
    Public order1