Herefordshire Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Herefordshire’s crime rate in March 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 33.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer local authority districts in England, though the month-on-month increase from February’s 4.3 per 1,000 highlights a recent upward trend. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.4%), and criminal damage and arson (7.7%). These patterns may reflect the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where higher concentrations of population in towns like Hereford could drive violent and anti-social incidents, while rural areas may contribute to property crimes such as criminal damage. Seasonal factors also likely played a role: as March transitions into spring, longer evenings and the shift in clocks may have increased opportunities for crimes such as public order breaches and theft. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, a testament to Herefordshire’s relatively low population density and effective community policing strategies. The dominance of violent crimes, despite their lower rate compared to the UK, suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as town centres and public spaces. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in vehicle crime (9.1%) may indicate successful measures to deter theft in car parks and along major roads, though this remains an outlier in an otherwise mixed picture.

March 2025 saw a sharp 100% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 3 to 6. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors such as the transition to longer evenings. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 66.7%, climbing from 9 to 15 cases—a trend that could indicate shifts in local crime dynamics or reporting patterns. Public order offences also surged by 60.9%, jumping from 46 to 74, linked to increased social activity as the weather improved. Vehicle crime fell by 9.1% (22 to 20), a decline that may align with seasonal changes in outdoor activity. Meanwhile, burglary remained 7% above the UK average at 0.3 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the overall 33.3% deficit in Herefordshire’s total rate. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while some categories align with national trends, others suggest localised pressures that warrant closer attention.

Herefordshire’s crime rate in March 2025 rose by 20.5% compared to February’s 4.3 per 1,000, reaching 5.2 per 1,000. While this marks an upward trend, the area remains 33.3% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show 32 incidents reported each day in March, a rate that, while notable, reflects a relatively low frequency compared to densely populated regions. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 193 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s lower exposure to crime compared to national averages. This monthly aggregate, when considered alongside Herefordshire’s mix of rural and urban landscapes, suggests that while localised increases may occur, the broader crime picture remains significantly more favourable than the UK average. The population context further highlights that even with the 20.5% increase, the per-capita risk remains modest, particularly in areas where community policing and lower population density may contribute to crime prevention.