Ledbury Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ledbury's crime rate in July 2023 remained 34.9% below the UK average, standing at 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. This performance positions the built-up area within Herefordshire as significantly safer than the national picture, where the average rate is 8.3 per 1,000. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 incidents, 15.7%) and other theft (8 incidents, 15.7%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of July, a peak summer month marked by higher tourism, festivals, and outdoor events. While the overall crime rate was lower than the UK average, specific categories showed divergent trends: other theft and burglary exceeded national rates by 36% and 52% respectively, whereas shoplifting, public order offences, and vehicle crime were all significantly below UK averages. The lower rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK (35% deficit) may reflect the area's smaller population, lower population density, and the absence of major nightlife hubs that often correlate with such incidents. July's data also highlights the influence of seasonal factors, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the 200% rise in vehicle crime. The balance between property and violent crimes suggests a crime profile shaped by local demographics and the area's role as a commuter town rather than a major urban centre. These patterns, combined with the UK comparison, illustrate a crime picture that is both distinct and reflective of broader regional characteristics.

July 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+200%), theft from the person (+100%), and drugs offences (+100%) compared to June, though these rises were offset by significant declines in public order offences (-85.7%), violence and sexual offences (-52.8%), and anti-social behaviour (-50.0%). The crime mix shifted with property crimes making up 45.1% of the total (23 incidents) compared to 33.3% for violent crimes. This balance contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Other theft (15.7% of total crimes in Ledbury) exceeded the UK average by 36%, while shoplifting (3.9%) was 67% below the national rate. The 17 reported violence and sexual offences in July represented a 35% deficit compared to the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting a lower prevalence of such incidents in this area. Residents may find the 200% rise in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a specific vulnerability in July that warrants local attention.

Ledbury's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, a 30.2% decrease from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000, with the gap widening by 34.9% compared to national figures. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in July, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents for a built-up area within Herefordshire. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 184 residents, a ratio that suggests a low level of monthly exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to population size, the figures highlight Ledbury's position as a safer area relative to the UK average, though local factors such as seasonal tourism and community engagement may play a role in sustaining this trend. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's crime profile remains distinct from national patterns, with no significant spikes in categories that typically dominate urban crime statistics.