Ledbury Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continued period of low crime in Ledbury, a built-up area within Herefordshire, with an overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents — 49.3% below the UK average. This figure reflects a consistent pattern observed in smaller rural and semi-rural communities, where crime rates remain significantly lower than in major urban centres. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 37.5% of total), which remained 45% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 11 incidents (34.4%), though this category was 24% above the national benchmark. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and the emergence of drug-related offences and other theft may indicate evolving local challenges. These shifts contrast with the sustained decline in shoplifting and other property crimes, which have fallen to 68% and 78% below UK averages respectively. The combination of these factors suggests a combination of seasonal patterns and emerging trends in community dynamics. While the area's low crime profile remains a strength, the recent increases in specific categories warrant monitoring to ensure sustained safety.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in both drug-related offences and other theft, marking the first recorded instances of these categories in the area this year. Anti-social behaviour surged by 83.3% compared to January, reaching 11 incidents — a figure 24% above the UK average for this category. This spike may partly explain the overall rise in property crime. to two incidents, a 68% reduction below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, however, declined slightly by 7.7% despite remaining 45% below the national benchmark. The contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling violent crime suggests shifting dynamics in local conflict resolution. Residents should remain vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where the 100% increase in drug-related incidents indicates a new trend warranting attention.

Ledbury's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 15.8% decrease from 4.0 per 1,000 in January. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in smaller built-up areas of Herefordshire, where crime rates often dip during winter months as outdoor activity declines. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 294 residents. While this figure remains significantly lower than the UK average, it underscores the relatively low crime environment in Ledbury. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a 0.34% chance of experiencing a crime in any given month, a statistic that contrasts sharply with larger urban centres where such probabilities are substantially higher. This comparative context highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety, though the recent spikes in specific categories warrant closer attention.