Ledbury Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ledbury's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of localized spikes and broader trends. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, 23.8% below the UK average, highlights the area's relative safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 45% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000—just 2% above the UK average for this category. This contrast with anti-social behaviour, which was 38% below the national figure, underscores the area's lower levels of public disorder. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the mix of crimes, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have driven increased socialising and outdoor activity. This context may partly explain the rise in vehicle crime and bicycle theft, both of which were 57% and 150% below the UK average, respectively. Conversely, the spike in robbery—doubling from zero to one incident—remains an outlier, linked to transient factors. The data illustrates a pattern where Ledbury's lower population density and rural proximity to Herefordshire may dampen certain crime types, while localized vulnerabilities, such as unsecured vehicles or cycling infrastructure, could explain others. Overall, the crime picture reflects a balance between national trends and area-specific dynamics.

May 2024 saw three crime types surge by 100% compared to April: robbery, bicycle theft, and vehicle crime. These increases, though small in absolute terms (one robbery, two bicycle thefts, two vehicle crimes), contrast with a 63.6% drop in shoplifting and 85.7% decline in other theft. The violent crime category—accounting for 45% of all incidents—remained 2% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, despite the overall rate being 23.8% below the national figure. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 38% below the UK average, consistent with Ledbury's lower levels of public disorder. The spike in vehicle crime, though minimal, may partly explain by seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings. Residents might note the anomaly in bicycle theft, which was 150% above the UK average, suggesting a localized issue requiring further attention.

Ledbury's crime rate in May 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) marked a slight decline of 3.2% compared to the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000. This marginal reduction suggests a stable trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's generally safe profile. When considering the population of 9,409 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 157 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Ledbury compared to the UK average, where the equivalent monthly exposure would be higher. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as robbery and vehicle crime—remain areas for continued monitoring.