Ledbury Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ledbury's November 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents — 36% below the UK average — reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences (25 incidents, 55.6% of total), dominate the crime picture, contrasting with the UK's broader mix of offences. This disparity may reflect local characteristics, such as the built-up area's proximity to Herefordshire's rural landscape, where community dynamics and policing strategies could influence reporting trends. Seasonal factors, including Bonfire Night and the start of the festive shopping season, may have contributed to heightened concerns around public safety. Property crimes, at 12 incidents (26.7% of total), were significantly lower than the UK average for categories like anti-social behaviour (43% below) and shoplifting (82% below), suggesting a relatively stable environment for residents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) is slightly lower than Ledbury's rate, but the area's overall crime rate remains well below the national benchmark. This pattern may indicate effective local crime prevention efforts, though the prominence of violent crimes raises questions about targeted interventions. November's dark evenings and reduced daylight hours could have influenced the nature of incidents, with violent crimes more likely to occur in low-visibility settings. The data underscores a need for continued focus on addressing violent crime while maintaining the positive trend in reducing property-related offences.

November 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes (25 incidents) accounting for 55.6% of all reported crimes — significantly higher than property crimes (12 incidents). This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up around 35% of total incidents. Vehicle crime surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), likely linked to increased traffic during Black Friday shopping or seasonal travel. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 57.1% (from 14 to 6 incidents), possibly reflecting shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) was 4% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, while bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000) was 150% above the UK rate of 0.1 per 1,000 — a discrepancy that may indicate local factors such as cycling infrastructure or theft hotspots. Residents may find the 200% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a sudden rise in targeted incidents during the month.

Ledbury's November 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.1% decline from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in reported incidents. This monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 209 residents over the course of November, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two crimes reported each day in Ledbury, a rate that remains lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population size. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the overall crime rate being 36% below the UK average, certain categories like violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) are slightly above the UK's 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast suggests that while the area benefits from a generally lower crime environment, specific types of incidents remain aligned with broader national patterns. The reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 14 to 6 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (from 6 to 1) may indicate seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and reduced public activity, influencing local crime dynamics.