Herefordshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Herefordshire for July 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. With 476 incidents recorded, this category is 18% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively lower exposure to violent crime despite its status as a tourist destination. The second most common category, anti-social behaviour, saw 199 reports, 35% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives may be effectively addressing nuisance crimes. Seasonal factors appear to influence crime patterns, with the peak summer period aligning with the 26.7% reduction in the overall crime rate compared to the UK average. However, the data also reveals a combination of tourism and local crime dynamics, as evidenced by the 74% below UK average for vehicle crime—likely due to Herefordshire's rural character and lower density of car-centric infrastructure. Meanwhile, the 2.5 per 1,000 rate for violence and sexual offences may partly explain the area's lower violent crime rates compared to major urban centres. increase from June's 5.2 per 1,000 suggests that seasonal transitions and increased foot traffic during festivals could be contributing factors. The 8.3% share of shoplifting cases, which are 23% below the UK average, further illustrates how Herefordshire's retail landscape differs from more densely populated regions, with fewer high-street concentrations to drive such crimes. These patterns, while consistent with the area's rural and semi-rural character, also indicate that targeted interventions in specific categories—such as the notable rise in 'other crime'—may require renewed focus as the summer season progresses.

July saw a 77.3% increase in 'other crime' cases, rising from 22 to 39, a shift that may reflect the impact of summer festivals and events on local policing priorities. Concurrently, 'possession of weapons' rose by 55.6%, from 9 to 14 incidents, a trend that contrasts with the UK average, which is 25% higher for this category. Meanwhile, 'theft from the person' fell by two-thirds, dropping from six to two cases, a decline that could be linked to increased foot patrols during the summer months. The area's performance against UK averages reveals striking disparities: while 'vehicle crime' is 74% below the national rate, 'other crime' now exceeds the UK average by 18%, a reversal from previous months. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with tourism-related activities likely contributing to some of the increases in non-violent categories.

Herefordshire's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 19.9% compared to June's 5.2 per 1,000, reaching 6.3 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, remains 26.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of 39 crimes per day across the 31-day month, translating to one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of July. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though crime distribution varies by type and location. The population context further highlights that, despite the increase, Herefordshire continues to outperform the UK average in multiple categories, including violence and sexual offences, which are 18% below the national rate. These figures, while showing a month-on-month uptick, still place the area in a relatively safer position compared to other regions, particularly when considering the seasonal context of peak tourism and festivals.