Herefordshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Herefordshire's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 28.8% below the UK average of 7.3. This lower-than-national benchmark performance reflects a combination of factors, including the area's rural character and its relatively low population density. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of November, which includes darker evenings, the lead-up to Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—conditions that may contribute to increased tensions and incidents of anti-social behaviour. The crime mix also reveals a significant disparity compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences occurring at a rate 18% below the national figure. This suggests that Herefordshire's approach to community policing and local initiatives may be playing a role in mitigating certain types of crime, particularly in rural areas where social cohesion and community engagement can be strong. However, the surge in drug-related crimes highlights a growing challenge that may require closer attention from local authorities. The seasonal transition into darker evenings and the associated changes in public activity patterns may also be influencing the distribution of crime types, with increased incidents of violence and sexual offences occurring during the later hours of the day. As the year progresses into December, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that the area maintains its lower-than-average crime profile.

November 2025 saw a significant 59.3% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 27 to 43 incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with an 11.5% increase in violence and sexual offences (from 365 to 407), underscores a shift in crime patterns that residents should monitor. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences decreased by 23.1% and 22.8% respectively, these drops were offset by the surge in drug-related activity. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 18% below the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000, but the 11.5% month-on-month increase suggests a growing challenge in this area. Theft from the person also rose by 33.3%, from 3 to 4 incidents, though this remains 100% below the UK average. These trends highlight the need for targeted awareness, particularly around drug use and its potential link to increased violent incidents, which may partly explain the rise in violence and sexual offences during the darker evenings of November.

Herefordshire's crime rate in November 2025 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This slight decline aligns with the area's historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 33 crimes were reported across Herefordshire in November, translating to approximately one reported crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for local residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Herefordshire continues to maintain a safer environment than the UK average, with crime rates consistently below the national benchmark. While the overall rate shows a modest downward trend, the distribution of crime types reveals nuances that require attention, particularly in areas where specific categories have seen notable shifts.