Ledbury Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ledbury's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000—a gap of 41.7% that positions the area among the safest in the country. This rate, which represents a 19.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of smaller built-up areas in Herefordshire, where crime tends to be lower due to lower population density and fewer urban-centric challenges. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.3% of all incidents, a rate 30% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as effective community policing or demographic characteristics may contribute to this trend. Other thefts, which rose sharply by 250% to 7 cases, highlight the impact of summer tourism on specific crime categories, as increased foot traffic in public spaces and retail areas may create opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 85.7%, likely influenced by the summer school holidays reducing youth-related disorder. The overall crime picture in Ledbury reflects a balance between seasonal fluctuations and the area's inherent characteristics as a low-density, rural-adjacent community, where crime prevention efforts and population stability appear to play a significant role. This context, combined with the area's relatively low crime exposure—1 reported crime for every 205 residents over the month—illustrates the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining safety despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

July 2024 saw a 250% increase in other thefts, rising from 2 to 7 cases—a surge likely tied to the summer tourism peak, which brings heightened foot traffic to local businesses and public spaces. Conversely, public order offences fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), a sharp decline that may reflect the absence of schoolchildren during summer holidays, reducing opportunities for disorder in public areas. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 46.2% (from 13 to 7), though this drop remains within the context of a generally low base rate for the category. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.3% of all crimes, were 30% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, suggesting that Ledbury's community policing or demographic profile may play a role in maintaining this trend. The increase in other thefts, while significant, remains a small portion of the overall crime picture, highlighting the need for targeted measures in high-risk areas during the summer months. Criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, indicating a potential shift in crime patterns that warrants further local analysis.

Ledbury's July 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.3% reduction from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend that positions the area as one of the safest in the UK. This rate is 41.7% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. On a daily basis, the average of one crime per day over July illustrates the low-frequency nature of incidents, which is typical for smaller built-up areas with stable populations. When scaled to Ledbury's population of 9,409, the monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 205 residents highlights the relatively low risk residents face. This figure, combined with the area's small population, suggests that local policing strategies and the absence of high-density urban challenges may contribute to the sustained low crime rate. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by factors such as the start of the school term or increased foot traffic during transitional seasons, but July's decline aligns with the typical summer pattern of reduced public disorder incidents.