Hereford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Hereford’s crime rate stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.7% increase above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. The balance between property and violent crimes revealed a striking pattern: violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 38.2% of all incidents, significantly outpacing property crimes. This dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share, and may reflect Hereford’s built-up urban environment, where public spaces and social interactions are more frequent. Seasonal factors, such as the peak of summer tourism and festivals, likely contributed to this dynamic, as increased foot traffic and outdoor events can amplify opportunities for certain types of crime. Shoplifting, for instance, surged to 1.3 per 1,000 residents—100% above the UK average—suggesting that retail areas may be particularly vulnerable during this period. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, still accounted for 16.2% of crimes, indicating ongoing challenges in managing public conduct. The interplay of these factors—seasonal tourism, urban density, and local policing efforts—illustrates a city navigating the pressures of summer while striving to maintain public safety.

July 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, with 77 incidents reported—more than double the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000. This surge aligns with the area’s seasonal context, as festivals and tourism peak in the summer months, potentially increasing opportunities for retail crime. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, remained 15% above the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Hereford’s urban character and the density of public spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% compared to June, a decline that could be linked to reduced traffic during school holidays or increased police patrols. Other crime, such as anti-social behaviour, saw a 50% increase, highlighting shifts in local patterns that may require targeted interventions. The contrast between rising property crimes and stable violent crime rates suggests a combination of factors, including seasonal tourism and local enforcement priorities.

Hereford’s crime rate in July 2025 rose by 16.0% compared to June, climbing from 7.8 to 9.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area 4.7% above the UK average, a notable shift that reflects local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 18 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up urban environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 111 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of exposure for Hereford’s population of 61,582. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, certain categories—such as vehicle crime and burglary—remain below national benchmarks, suggesting that some crime types are managed more effectively here. This contrast highlights the need to examine local factors, such as policing strategies or community engagement, that may influence these disparities. The month-on-month rise in specific categories, like shoplifting and criminal damage, indicates seasonal pressures that align with July’s peak tourism and festival activity, a pattern consistent with other summer months in similar urban centres.