Ledbury Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Ledbury during August 2025 reveals a significant emphasis on violent crimes, which accounted for 51.9% of all incidents, compared to 28.5% for property crimes. This imbalance suggests a distinct focus on interpersonal crime over theft or burglary, a pattern that may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up rural community within Herefordshire. The overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents places Ledbury 29.6% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safe environment despite the prominence of violent offences. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as August is a peak month for tourism and holiday activity, which may contribute to higher rates of violence in public spaces. However, the data also shows marked disparities in specific categories: anti-social behaviour remains 59% below the UK average, while bicycle theft is 43% above. These variations could be attributed to local infrastructure, such as cycling paths or community engagement efforts, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The absence of shoplifting incidents compared to previous months may reflect heightened retail security or a reduction in foot traffic during the summer. Overall, the crime mix in Ledbury underscores the complexity of balancing safety in a community where tourism and local demographics intersect.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person and bicycle theft, both rising from zero to one incident. This contrasts with a 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from three to one case, and a 50% reduction in anti-social behaviour, decreasing from 12 to six incidents. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes (28 cases) forming 51.9% of all reported incidents—5% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 59% below the UK average. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences, as August is a peak holiday month, potentially affecting both tourism-related theft and local community dynamics. The absence of shoplifting incidents compared to July may reflect increased retail security measures or changes in visitor behaviour during the summer.

Ledbury's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 25.0% compared to July's 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued decline in reported incidents. With 54 crimes recorded over 31 days, the area averaged roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that contextualises local activity without overemphasising isolated incidents. Monthly exposure reveals that one crime occurred for every 174 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 9,409 people. This monthly aggregate contrasts with the UK-wide average, though no direct comparison is provided for daily or monthly exposure figures. The population-scaled perspective suggests that while crime remains a concern, the rate is sufficiently low to indicate a stable or improving safety environment. This context is critical for residents assessing risk and for local authorities planning resource allocation.