Ledbury Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 marked a continuation of Ledbury’s consistently low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—43.7% below the UK average of 7.1. This sustained performance reflects the area’s character as a small, largely residential built-up area within Herefordshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crime types. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 34.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 15.8%) and shoplifting (6 incidents, 15.8%). Seasonal context suggests January’s lower retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have dampened outdoor crimes, though this pattern remains consistent with historical trends in similar rural-adjacent areas. Violence and sexual offences remained 44% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area’s demographic profile of older residents and limited nightlife activity. While shoplifting rates were slightly below the UK average, the small number of incidents (0.6 per 1,000) indicates no significant spikes in retail-related crime. These figures underscore Ledbury’s position as one of the safer areas in the UK, where community policing efforts and local engagement appear to sustain low crime levels despite the challenges of rural-urban transition zones.

January 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour incidents, rising from 3 to 6—a sharp upward trend that may reflect seasonal shifts in social activity during colder months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 7.1%, from 14 to 13, a decline that aligns with post-holiday lulls in alcohol-related incidents and reduced social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, now at 0.6 per 1,000 residents, remains 39% below the UK average, though the doubling of cases warrants monitoring for potential local factors such as increased lone occupancy or transient populations. Meanwhile, burglary rates in Ledbury (0.4 per 1,000) were 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be explained by the area’s proximity to Herefordshire’s rural outskirts, where properties are more spread out and more vulnerable to targeted crime. This contrast highlights the nuanced nature of crime patterns, where certain categories—like burglary—remain elevated despite the area’s overall low-risk profile. Residents may find the 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 4 incidents) particularly noteworthy, as this category includes unclassified offences that could signal emerging trends or underreported issues requiring further local investigation.

Ledbury’s crime rate in January 2025 remained stable at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure and maintaining its position as one of the UK’s safest areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a frequency that translates to 1 reported crime for every 248 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1 in 140 residents affected by crime annually. When contextualised against Ledbury’s population of 9,409, the 38 total crimes reported represent a minimal risk for residents, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are often 2-3 times higher. The area’s low crime density is further underscored by its performance across specific categories: anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and violence rates are all below the UK average, while burglary and 'other crime' remain outliers. This mixed profile suggests that while Ledbury’s community infrastructure and policing strategies effectively mitigate common urban crimes, targeted interventions may still be needed for the small number of incidents that exceed national benchmarks. For residents, the data reinforces the perception of Ledbury as a secure place to live, where crime remains an infrequent and largely non-violent occurrence.