Herefordshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Herefordshire’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 33.8% below the UK average of 7.4. This disparity highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the national picture. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes (366 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (8.1%). These figures suggest a pattern of community-level tensions and property-related disputes, though the rates remain significantly below UK averages for these categories. Seasonal factors may contribute to this profile: September typically sees a return to routine after summer holidays, which could reduce opportunities for certain crimes while increasing others. The relatively low levels of violence and sexual offences—26% below the UK average—may reflect Herefordshire’s character as a largely rural and suburban area with fewer densely populated urban centres. The area’s crime picture also shows a stark contrast in specific categories: shoplifting, for instance, was 51% below the UK average, a trend likely linked to Herefordshire’s limited retail concentration compared to major urban hubs. This data illustrates a combination of geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms that shape the local crime profile. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate and distribution of crime types suggest a safer environment than many comparable areas, though targeted increases in certain categories—such as burglary—warrant continued attention.

September 2025 saw a notable 66.7% increase in burglary cases, rising from 30 to 50 incidents. This marked spike contrasts sharply with the 7% above UK average for burglary, a category typically influenced by targeted property crime in residential areas. Meanwhile, bicycle theft surged by 87.5% (8 to 15), likely reflecting the influx of university students returning to Herefordshire’s campuses. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell by 75% and 50% respectively, suggesting a reduction in opportunistic street crime during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Herefordshire’s generally low levels of violent crime. The 31 daily reported crimes—a figure that includes 366 incidents of violence and sexual offences—provides a tangible benchmark for residents to gauge local safety against broader national trends.

Herefordshire's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 12.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern, as September typically sees a reduction in outdoor crime after the summer months. Daily crime statistics reveal 31 reported incidents per day, a figure that, while lower than the average for similar-sized areas, still reflects the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 206 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Herefordshire among the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 191,047, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average. The drop in overall crime rate may partly reflect the return to routine after summer holidays, though the persistence of certain crime types—such as violence and sexual offences—suggests underlying factors beyond seasonal shifts.