Ledbury Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ledbury in August 2023 reveals a distinctive balance of violent and property-related offences that diverges from typical UK patterns. With a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents — 14.8% below the UK average — the area demonstrates a relatively low overall risk of victimisation. The breakdown of crimes shows a strong emphasis on violent and sexual offences (32.3% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (16.9%), and other theft (15.4%). This mix is notable for its higher proportion of violent crime compared to the UK average, where property crimes often dominate. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month with increased tourism and potentially more unoccupied homes — may partly explain the 18% increase in burglary rates compared to the UK average, though this category saw a marginal decrease in absolute terms from July. Conversely, other theft and bicycle theft are significantly above UK averages, suggesting local vulnerabilities that warrant further attention. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (50% below UK average) and public order offences (50% below UK average) may reflect the area's character as a smaller, more tightly-knit community where informal social controls are more effective. This balance of crime types illustrates an area where personal safety concerns are more prominent than property crime risks, a pattern that contrasts with larger urban centres where theft and vehicle crime often dominate.

August 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with public order offences tripling from one to three incidents — a 200% increase — and bicycle theft surging from zero to four reports (a 300% rise). These spikes contrast with a 20% decline in burglary, which fell from five to four incidents. The area's violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 (32.3% of total crimes) is 17% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category that often dominates urban crime profiles. However, other theft — at 1.1 per 1,000 — is 75% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local economic dynamics or unmet security needs. The 344% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) suggests a growing vulnerability in personal property protection, particularly relevant to residents with cycling infrastructure.

Ledbury's crime rate in August 2023 rose by 27.5% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.4 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still leaves the area 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local exposure. When scaled to the population of 9,409, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 145 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low frequency of crime compared to the UK average, the upward trend from July highlights the need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the majority of residents (over 98%) did not experience a crime in August, reinforcing the area's overall safety profile despite the month-on-month increase.