Hereford Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hereford’s crime rate in March 2023 was 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.2% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a distinct local profile, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominate the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, and anti-social behaviour followed closely at 19.1% of total crimes, 54% above the national rate. Public order offences, at 8.9% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 25%. These patterns suggest a concentration of incidents in public spaces, possibly linked to Hereford’s character as a historic market town with a mix of urban and semi-rural environments. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing—may have influenced these trends, as increased social activity and pedestrian traffic could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the lower rates of property crime, such as burglary (7 cases, 0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (9 cases, 0.2 per 1,000), both significantly below the UK average, indicate that Hereford’s crime profile differs from the national picture in key areas. This divergence may reflect local factors, such as community engagement initiatives or the town’s relatively low population density, though further data would be needed to confirm these hypotheses. The month’s data underscores the importance of targeted policing and community strategies to address the areas where Hereford exceeds the UK average, particularly in violent and disorderly crimes.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences account for 44.1% of all crimes in Hereford, significantly above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (39% higher). Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 54% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime were lower than the UK average, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (70% below) and vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000 (58% below). These discrepancies suggest a shift in crime dynamics, with violent and disorderly incidents dominating over property-related offences. For residents, the high prevalence of anti-social behaviour—particularly in public spaces—may be a concern. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings, may have contributed to increased social interactions and associated incidents.

Hereford’s crime rate in March 2023 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.2% increase above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This places the area in a distinct position relative to the national picture, where violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominate local statistics. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported each day in March, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, reflects a higher frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a metric that underscores the monthly exposure to crime for individuals living in Hereford. This rate, when scaled to the area’s population of 61,582, highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which are significantly above national benchmarks. The local context—characterised by a mix of urban and semi-rural environments—may contribute to these trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections.