Herefordshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burglary rates in Herefordshire during September 2025 stood at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7% increase compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This slight anomaly contrasts with the area’s broader trend of significantly lower crime rates overall, which were 33.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.4% of all reported incidents (366 cases). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and criminal damage and arson (8.1%). The data may partly reflect seasonal factors, as September typically sees increased activity in Herefordshire’s town centres due to back-to-school and university freshers’ events. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall crime profile suggests a relatively stable environment compared to the UK average. The lower rates of shoplifting (51% below UK average) and vehicle crime (75% below) could be attributed to Herefordshire’s rural character, where retail and transport networks are less densely concentrated than in urban areas. However, the slight rise in burglary rates warrants further analysis, as it diverges from the area’s general trend of lower-than-average crime.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft increased by 87.5% (8 to 15 cases), a jump that may be linked to the return of university students and the start of the academic term. Burglary also rose sharply by 66.7% (30 to 50 cases), though it remained just 7% above the UK average. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both declined, with robbery dropping 75% (8 to 2 cases) and theft from the person falling 50% (4 to 2 cases). These decreases may reflect heightened community vigilance or improved policing during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained 26% below the UK average, despite being the most common crime category. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 40% below the UK average, reflecting Herefordshire’s quieter social dynamics compared to larger cities. For residents, the sharp rise in bicycle theft underscores the need for increased awareness of securing personal property in areas frequented by students and commuters.

Herefordshire’s crime rate in September 2025 (4.9 per 1,000) represented a 12.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 31 crimes per day, translating to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 206 residents. This figure, while relatively low, highlights the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels compared to the UK average. With a population of 191,047, the local context suggests that crime prevention efforts may be effectively aligned with the community’s needs. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with the sharp decline in robbery and theft from the person, indicates a possible correlation with seasonal factors such as increased police presence or community initiatives during the start of the academic term. However, the slight increase in burglary rates remains an outlier, requiring further investigation into local vulnerabilities. The comparison to the UK average underscores Herefordshire’s distinct profile, where crime prevention strategies appear to be more effective in reducing non-violent offences than in addressing property-related crimes.