Ledbury Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,409 residents, April 2025 saw 46 crimes reported in Ledbury, a built-up area within Herefordshire, equating to 4.9 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant gap that places Ledbury among the safer areas in the country. The breakdown of offences reveals a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.8% of total crimes (16 incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (19.6%, 9 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (15.2%, 7 incidents). These figures suggest a balance between interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues, with the latter being particularly pronounced. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced these trends. For instance, the rise in criminal damage and arson could align with seasonal maintenance work or leisure activities in rural areas. Conversely, the decline in violence and sexual offences may reflect reduced social interactions during school holidays or heightened community awareness. The relatively low rate of burglary (2.2% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, due to Ledbury’s semi-rural character, where homes are more spread out and less targeted. However, the sharp increase in other crime and shoplifting—both doubling from March levels—raises questions about local factors such as retail activity or transient populations. These trends, while specific to April, must be viewed within the broader context of Ledbury’s overall safety profile, which remains lower than national averages.

April 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific offence categories, with other crime and shoplifting both doubling from March levels (1 to 3 incidents each), while criminal damage and arson surged by 125% (4 to 9). This spike in property-related offences contrasts with a 36% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 25 to 16. The shift in crime mix highlights a move towards property-focused incidents, a trend consistent with seasonal patterns in rural areas where outdoor activity increases. Ledbury’s rate of criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) is 75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as the area’s built-up character or seasonal maintenance practices. Meanwhile, burglary fell 80% (from 5 to 1), a drop that could align with Easter-related disruptions or increased community vigilance during the spring period.

In April 2025, Ledbury’s crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 13.1% decrease from March’s 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This equates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents relative to the community’s size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 205 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. When scaled to population size, Ledbury’s rate remains 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s distinct crime profile. The daily crime count, while modest, offers residents a tangible benchmark for understanding local security dynamics. This monthly exposure rate—1 in 205—suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the persistence of specific offence types may influence perceptions of safety.