Ledbury Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Ledbury, the crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in March 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering 2 crimes per day, a figure that feels more tangible when broken down by individual experience. While this rate is 28.2% below the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 47.2% of all crimes—nearly half of the total. This proportion is higher than the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000), suggesting a unique social dynamic in Ledbury. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its location within Herefordshire’s rural expanse, may contribute to this pattern: while the town’s compact layout could foster community interactions, it may also concentrate incidents in specific areas. Anti-social behaviour (15.1% of crimes) is 28% below the UK average, reflecting the smaller population and stronger local networks. Seasonal factors in March—such as the shift to longer evenings and the end of winter—likely influence crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences rising as daylight hours increase. However, the UK average for this category is only marginally lower (2.7 per 1,000), indicating that Ledbury’s local conditions are a key driver rather than national trends. The absence of shoplifting and public order crimes, both of which are significantly below UK averages, suggests that the town’s character—a mix of residential tranquility and limited commercial activity—reduces opportunities for these types of offences. This interplay between geography and demographics shapes the town’s crime profile in ways that diverge from broader national patterns.

March saw a stark rise in violence and sexual offences, surging 108.3% from 12 to 25 incidents. This spike may reflect the transition to spring, with extended evenings increasing opportunities for such crimes. Other theft also rose 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), potentially linked to seasonal movements or changes in local activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by half (from 2 to 1), due to quieter retail periods as March winds down. Burglary (5 cases) remains 79% above the UK average, despite overall crime rates being lower nationally. This contrast suggests local factors—such as the area’s built-up nature and limited security infrastructure—play a role in property crime trends. The 186% surge in possession of weapons (from 0 to 2 cases) is a rare but concerning anomaly, warranting further observation for patterns.

In March 2025, Ledbury’s crime rate rose 65.6% from February’s 3.4 per 1,000 to 5.6 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. This increase aligns with seasonal patterns: as evenings lengthen and clocks change, the town’s 9,409 residents face 2 reported crimes per day on average. Over the month, one crime occurred for every 178 residents—a figure that contextualises risk in daily life. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories diverge: burglary (0.5 per 1,000) is 79% above the UK rate, reflecting challenges in securing homes in a rural area with limited surveillance. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average, possibly due to the town’s smaller population and community cohesion. These disparities highlight how local factors—such as proximity to Herefordshire’s open countryside versus the density of Ledbury’s built-up area—shape crime dynamics differently than national trends.